Rancho Merced and its predecessor, Passarelli Restorations, have been restoring Classic Mercedes Benz automobiles for nearly three decades.
A number of our restored classics have
been recognized by collectors for the quality of craftsmanship that goes into each automobile.
Just a sampling of recent awards given to
Rancho Merced restored Mercedes Benz
automobiles:

Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance 1998
Best in Class, 1953 300S Cabriolet

Fashion Island Auto Show1999
Best of Show Winner, 1953 300S Coupe

Mercedes Benz International M100 Group 2001
Best 300SEL 6.3

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2004
Selected for Judging 50th Aniversary of the Gullwing 1956
Gullwing

Smithsonian Wings & Wheels 2005 & 2006
Best in Show, 1971 280SL & 1955 Gullwing

Gauthier Classic Car Show 2005, 2006
Best in Class, 1971 280SL, Best in class 1955 Gullwing , 1956
Gullwing

All European
First Place 2007