Mercedes Benz 190 Sl

Each 96 page, hard cover book in the series is 10 1/2" x 7 5/8" and contains color and black and white photos, drawings, charts, and catalog facsimiles. Each classic model is presented in its historic and developmental aspects.

Essential Mercedes SL Laurence Meredith Subtitled: 19SL & Pagoda Models, the Cars and Their Story 1955-71. History, descriptions and analysis of the full range of Mercedes sports cars from 1955 to 1971, represented by the delightful 19SL ofthe 195s and the timeless Pagoda-roof models of the 196s. Contains informative specs, performance d ata and production figures. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 1 1/4, 8 pgs., 6 b&w ill., 6 color.

Here's a quick way how you can improve your knowledge on the Mercedes 190SL, you just need to read this 180-page guide. It walks you through the car's interesting development and history, it explains chassis number and data card, discusses tests with a new, larger engine and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide. All this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG color photos, this includes pictures of the suspension. These are some of the topics covered: Development of the 190SL Technical aspects The 190SL A larger engine is needed Racing history The W121 BII in brochures and advertisement The European delivery program Driving a supercharged SL in 1959 190SL versus Porsche 356 Chassis number and data card explained W121 buyer's guide Paint and interior options Technical specifications A separate chapter is devoted to Max Hoffman, US importer of Mercedes cars and Karl Wilfert, head of Mercedes passenger car design from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s. He was not only a highly talented, but occasionally also controversial manager. Very few remember him today. Enjoy!

This is a comprehensive book about the Mercedes-Benz 190SL automobile. It contains factory photographs, visually documents every production change and provides a wealth of detailed information about the 190SL. It also contains a history of the International 190SL Group, North America.

Complete coverage of the classic 300SL through the 190SL to the 'Pagoda roof' SLs of the 1960s. Filled with valuable information on exactly what is 100% original and authentic for every model and year. Contains 200 specially commissioned color photos detailing bodywork, interior and mechanical details.

Celebrate 75 years of Ferrari with this complete, fascinating, and stunningly illustrated history highlighting the company’s legendary sports cars and their worldwide influence. A stellar combination of beauty, engineering, racing success, exclusivity, and Italian flair combine to make Ferrari the world’s most legendary carmaker. All these traits coalesce in the form of Ferrari’s road cars. No other sports car manufacturer has so consistently set the bar for style and performance. It’s a near unbroken 75-year run of automotive hits: The 125S in 1947 The versatile 340 in the 1950s The stunning 250s and 275s of the 1960s The Daytona in the 1970s The shocking F40 in the 1990s The modern era's outrageous hypercars like the Enzo, F8, and LaFerrari Ferrari: 75 Years dives deep into Ferrari’s sports car history beginning in 1947, but also examines Enzo Ferrari’s early career with Alfa-Romeo before he launched his legendary company. Automotive historian and photographer Dennis Adler offers Ferrari owners and fans a full and fascinating picture of Maranello’s 75 years of sports car manufacturing. Adler's detailed text is accompanied by his breathtaking photography and supplemented by important historic images. For 75 years, Ferrari has created high-performance automotive works of art to fire the imaginations of car lovers and performance enthusiasts the world over. Ferrari: 75 Years provides an inspiring and illuminating look back at this history.

The recovery of Mercedes-Benz in the early post-war years was remarkable and its first prestige model was the 300 saloon. Using this car's engine, transmission and suspension, Mercedes-Benz entered sports car racing. It proved successful, winning the 1952 Le Mans 24-hour race, the Carrera PanAmericana and many other events. The production model made its sensational debut in 1954. 1,400 Gullwing coupes were built between 1954 and 1957. The contents of this book provide a glorious review of these historic Mercedes-Benz sports cars.