Mercedes-Benz Heckflosse (1961-1968): Illustrated History Books & Guides

Mercedes-Benz W111 Two- and Four-Door - From the 220 b Sedan to the 220 SEb Cabriolet

Discover in detail the Mercedes W111 two- and four-door cars. This 190-page guide tells you the complete 220b/230 S fintail story. These are some of the topics covered:
- Development of the W111 Sedan
- Technical aspects
- Safety features
- The 220, 220 S and 220 SE
- The 230 S
- The US market
- The racing history
- The coachbuilders
- Development of the W111 Coupe and Cabriolet
- The two-door 220 SE models
- Chassis number and data card explained
- A comprehensive buyer's guide
- Paint and interior options
- Technical specifications and production history of each model.

All this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography. A separate chapter is devoted to Béla Barényi, in those days the Mercedes safety guru.

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Author:	Bernd S. Koehling
Details:	190 pages, 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	190 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Bernd S. Koehling (D, 2018)
ISBN:	9781719469487

Mercedes-Benz W112 Two- and Four-Door - From the 300SE Sedan to the 300SE Cabriolet

This book is dedicated to the often overlooked Mercedes-Benz W112 and 112C models. It describes the development and history. Both the 300SE, SE Lang and two-door models are discussed in detail.

Some of the items covered:
- The 300SE racing activities.
- Comparison of the 300SE with the Jaguar Mk 10
- Chassis number and data card
- A comprehensive buyer's guide shows the trouble spots. Is one of them the air suspension? Well...not necessarily.
- Paint and interior options
- Technical specifications and production numbers for each model

And you can read about two men, without whom these superb cars would not have been possible: Rudolf Uhlenhaut and Karl Wilfert. All this is accompanied by over 150 mostly recent non-Daimler AG color photos, which highlight many 300SE features, including the suspension.

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Author:	Bernd S. Koehling
Details:	190 pages, 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Bernd S. Koehling (D, 2018)
ISBN:	9781986791090

Mercedes-Benz 300 and 300S - From the 300 Sedan to the 300Sc Cabriolet

A guide to the history of the Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer and 300S that you don't want to miss, if you have an interest in these exquisite examples of 1950s German engineering.

Some of the topics covered:
- Development of the 300 models, all upgrades included
- How were the cars equipped
- From the 1951 300 to the 1957 300D Sedan and Cabriolet
- Development of the 300S and Sc models
- The coachbuilders
- Rallying a 300 in the 1950s at the Rally Monte Carlo
- How Chancellor Konrad Adenauer experienced his 300S
- Driving a 300S Roadster today
- Chassis number and data card explained in detail
- Over 150 recent, non-Daimler AG color photos highlight many interesting and unique features, this includes pictures of the suspension

A separate chapter covers the cars' technical features with power & torque curves and production history.

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Author:	Bernd S. Koehling
Details:	216 pages, 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	150+ b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Bernd S. Koehling (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9781977567260

Mercedes-Benz W111 and W112 Two-Door - From the 220 SE Coupe to the 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

If you want to learn more about the two-door Mercedes W111 and W112 models, then this is your book! Updated in March 2018, it walks you through the cars' history, explains their chassis number and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer's guide.

And these are some of the topics covered:
- Development of the 220 SEC
- Safety features
- Technical aspects
- The 220 SEC
- The 300 SEC
- The 250 SEC
- The 280 SEC
- The 280 SEC, 280 SEC 3.5 low grille
- Chassis number and data card are explained
- W111, W112 two-door buyer's guide
- Paint options
- Technical features with production history of each model.

In total 180 mostly recent non-Daimler AG color photos highlight many interesting and unique features, including the suspension. A separate chapter is devoted to Rudolf Uhlenhaut, who was synonymous with fast and prestigious Mercedes cars.

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Author:	Bernd S. Koehling
Details:	206 pages, 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	180 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Bernd S. Koehling (D, 2016)
ISBN:	9781542595445

Mercedes-Benz: The 1960s (Volume 1) - W110, W111, W112 - From the 190c to the 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

Interested in a Mercedes-Benz W111, W112 or W110 or do you own one? Then this 300-page guide is a must have book for you. Last updated in Dec. 2016, it tells you everything about the cars' history. It also explains in detail chassis number and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer's guide.
All this is accompanied by great recent non-Daimler AG photos, including pictures of the suspension. It is one of over 25 books / e-books by the author about Mercedes cars.

These are some of the topics covered:
- Developing the W111 fintail
- The technical aspects
- New safety features
- The 220b and 230S series
- Developing the W110
- The technical aspects
- The 190 and 200 series
- Developing the two-door models
- The technical aspects
- From the 220SE Coupe to the 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
- Developing a technical masterpiece, the W112
- The technical aspects
- The 300SE and SE lang
- The chassis number explained
- The data card explained
- What is my W111, W112, W110 worth
- W111, W112, W110 buyer's guide
- Technical specifications and production figures.

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Author:	Bernd S. Koehling
Details:	314 pages, 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	70 b&w and 250 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Bernd S. Koehling (D, 2012)
ISBN:	9781480034105

Mercedes-Benz W110 Heckflosse: Vom 190c zum 230 und den Universal-Modellen

NEW

Introduced in 1961, the Mercedes W110 was the brand's most affordable sedan - reliable, safe, and elegant. Whether as the 190c, 200, 230, or diesel version, the "small tailfin" defined an era.

This updated 200-page book is the only comprehensive German-language reference dedicated to the W110. With over 150 color photos, technical details, and a 20-page buying guide, it is ideal for collectors, restorers, and enthusiasts.

Contents:
- Model History: From its 1961 launch to the end of production - including all variants like the 190c, 190Dc, 200, 200D, 230, and Universal.
- Technology & Safety: Engines, chassis, and the innovative safety features of the series.
- Buying Guide: Tips on common issues and pre-purchase inspections.
- Chassis Number & Data Card: How to decode your vehicle's original data.
- Original Advertising & Brochures: Insights into historical sales materials.
- Colors & Interiors: Available paint and upholstery options.
- Photos & Details: Over 150 current color images, including rare views of the chassis and underbody.
- Karl Wilfert: A chapter on the influential head of passenger car styling.

Conclusion: This book combines history, technology, and practical advice. It is essential for anyone who wants to understand, restore, or collect the W110.

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Author:	Bernd S. Koehling
Details:	203 pages, 11.2 x 8.5 x 0.67 in (28.5 x 21.5 x 1.7 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	150 color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Bernd S. Koehling (D, 2025)
ISBN:	9798312507393

Das grosse Mercedes Heckflossen-Buch (Reprint)

Much of the fascination of the "Fintail" models from 1959 to 1968 from Daimler-Benz has been preserved to this day. Their very distinctive external shape, which clearly reflected the spirit of the times, the idea of a standard model in a consistent manner - this was never seen again under the sign of the star - and a big step into the future with safety technology implemented for the first time in series production have characterized this special car.

Pages of the book "Das grosse Mercedes Heckflossen-Buch (Reprint)"

And there is another impressive thing about the cars: while rare pieces like the 300 SE or the coupes and convertibles had long been sought-after collector's items, many a 220 was still in the careful care of its first owner and countless 190s and 200s were being driven around Germany, but above all in southern countries, in daily use. The importance of a model series cannot be better described.
This book aims to pass on the multi-layered fascination that emanates from the vehicles described to fans of classic automobiles.

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Author:	Matthias Röcke
Details:	176 pages, 13.4 x 9.7 in (34 x 24.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	200+ b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2013)
ISBN:	9783868528213