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Mercedes-Maybach Launch

140 Years of Innovation. Welcome Home.

ClientMercedes-Benz South Africa
WhereColosseum Reale, Gauteng
WhenMay 2026

The brief

Mercedes-Benz South Africa wanted a black-tie evening for 200 VIP guests to reveal the Maybach SL 680 and S 680 V12, built around the theme "140 Years of Innovation | Welcome Home". The same venue hosted MBSA's Agent of the Year Awards the following day.

The numbers

200VIP guests
2vehicle reveals
70handcrafted MaXhosa blankets

What we did

One team, from first concept to final pack-down.

Concept

The theme "140 Years of Innovation | Welcome Home", carried through every touchpoint.

Production

Full production and run of show, from load-in to the final reveal.

Scenic build

Scenic build, the heritage display and the reveal staging.

Guest journey

RSVP, flights, accommodation and QR check-in for every guest.

Experience

A classic car parade, a live orchestra and a handcrafted MaXhosa blanket as the guest gift.

Content

Follow-on content, including the Maybach Stories documentary shoot.

Gallery

Photography by Fletcher & Finch. Click any image to view it full screen.

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