Maibakh (German: Maybach) and Maibakh Engine Factory (German: Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH) were German ultra-luxury car brands and manufacturers active in Europe from 192 1 to 1940. Wilhelm maybach, the father of Karl Maibakh, the founder of the automobile factory, was the chief technical director of Daimler Engine Company (the predecessor of today's Daimler Chrysler Group). The two factories have deep roots. 1997 DaimlerChrysler exhibited a conceptual ultra-luxury four-door car named Maibakh at the Tokyo Motor Show, which officially revived this German automobile brand that had disappeared for many years.