Mercedes concept pod found in American scrapyard can’t be sold by owners
- The mysterious American scrapyard find had Reddit stumped
- It was finally discovered to be a Mercedes concept pod
- However, its owners are unable to sell it
Published on Jul 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jul 17, 2024 at 12:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Have you heard the one about the strange Mercedes concept pod that turned up in a US scrapyard?
This mysterious find may have set Reddit abuzz with speculation, but the unusual concept pod is still to find an owner.
It was found in the ‘Greater Atlanta’ area, per the subreddit it was flagged in.
That would make sense given Mercedes-Benz has its North American headquarters nearby.
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The Mercedes concept pod
While concept cars are unveiled on stage to great applause, once they’ve outlived their usefulness, they’re typically stored internally by the manufacturer.
Occasionally, though, these projects get thrown out – which is what appears to have happened to this Mercedes concept pod.
The pod is the Mercedes S Class MBUX Seat Exhibit, and it was first revealed back in August 2020.
The funny-looking pod was created to give people a taste of the technology going into the German automaker’s vehicles like the EQS.
Inside the pod are sculptural seats, a massive touchscreen, and several other components very similar to those found in higher-end models like the S-Class.
How it ended up in an American scrapyard
As for how and why it ended up abandoned in a scrapyard, though – who knows – but the pictures are interesting nonetheless.
Images of the Mercedes concept pod surfaced on several subreddits including namethatcar.
These in-depth photos were posted by Alodarsc2 accompanied by the caption: “Looked like some sort of prototype electric car. Panel gaps and body lines were even and smooth.”
While the pod was stripped of its Mercedes branding, including the entire steering wheel, that didn’t stop internet sleuths from identifying it.
Inside the pod are sculptural seats, a massive touchscreen, and several other components very similar to those found in higher-end models like the S-Class.
However, despite the interest in finding out where it came from, it seems that few people wanted it for themselves, despite predictions that it’s ‘worth over $10K’.
“They can’t actually sell it. I did ask,” the OG poster said.
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# Tags - Cars, Mercedes-Benz, Tech
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
