- "This very unique sports car was the first from Mercedes-Benz and is known for its characteristic boat tail styling."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer '29 is a two-door vintage convertible produced by Mercedes-Benz. The winner of the 2017 edition of the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance Gran Turismo Award, it appears in Gran Turismo 7.
Description[]
- "If classic cars are your thing, then you're bound to recognize this S-type Mercedes right away. After all, she won 'Best of Show' at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Known as the first sports model of Mercedes-Benz, the S-type was designed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche... And fitted with a body by Barker & Co., a coachbuilder best known for its work on Rolls-Royce cars. The distinctive rear styling is commonly referred to as a 'boat tail'. It is also the work of Barker. The car was commissioned by Earl Howe, a co-founder of the British Racing Driver's Club. Not only is it a priceless gem like no other, but it takes a certain amount of grace to drive it!"
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Legend Car Dealership
Car Index[]
"This very unique sports car was the first from Mercedes-Benz and is known for its characteristic boat tail styling."
Produced from 1927 to 1933, the Model S is considered the first sports car produced by Mercedes-Benz. Designed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, the Model S chassis boasted much improved performance than that of its predecessor, the Model K. Powering the car was a supercharged 6.8*-liter inline-6 that produced 177.5 HP, which was quite high in its day.
This Model S shown here won the Best of Show and the Gran Turismo Trophy at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Nicknamed the "Barker Tourer", this car was a one-off and remains very valuable. It was first owned by Earl Howe, a decorated racing driver who won both the Mille Miglia and the 24 Hours of Le Mans and was a co-founder of the British Racing Driver's Club. He commissioned Barker, a British coachbuilder founded in 1710, to build him a lightweight tourer body with a boat-tail design, and the company delivered him the beauty you see here.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 7 | Legend Cars | 13,000,000[1] | --- |
Trivia[]
- It is currently the oldest car featured in GT7.
- It is the first and only car featured in the series to have won both "Best in Show" and the Gran Turismo Award at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
- In the "Powered by PS5" Behind the Scenes trailer, its name is misspelled as "S Baker Tourer" in the car list shown in the garage scene.
- This is the first 1920s car to appear in the series.
Notes[]
- ↑ Price as of June 2024.
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