Maybach left the Stuttgart company in 1907 to start his own company. Specializing in designing large airship engines, "Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH," was to become MTU Friedrichshafen, now part of DaimlerChrysler AG.
HIGH-TECH SUPER LUXURY CARS IN THE 1920S
In 1921, Maybach's son Karl began to produce technologically advance luxury cars in Friedrichshafen. His company's flagship model was the Maybach Zeppelin DS 8, the largest German luxury car of the 1930s. The bodies for these Maybach cars were made by renowned coachwork specialists based on individual customer specifications, so that every single Maybach was a one-off model to suit its owner's style. No two cars were alike.
This unparalleled focus on individuality, exclusivity and stylish elegance will again come alive with the new Maybach, this time with all of the no-holds-barred, industry-leading technology from Mercedes-Benz.
