Mercedes-Benz SL and SLC: Books - History and Models

Mercedes-Benz Sport-Light Coupe - The Complete Story

In the very beginning, the automotive industry was dominated by open-top vehicles whose body shapes were very much based on the horse-drawn carriage, there were open and closed carriages and then there was the Coupe. These were developed from the type of carriage known as the Berlin coach, which was designed as a classic vehicle for individual luxury travel and prestige.
This type of carriage offered an intimate atmosphere focused exclusively on the passengers; it did not even have space for luggage, it simply exuded style, elegance and luxury in every way.

This first volume of the Mercedes-Benz Coupe book addresses the journey from what was a functional sports car design to what has become the incomparable Mercedes-Benz 'Sports Coupe'; its timeless body design has remained, even today both a dream car and a dream Coupe to anyone whom aspires to follow in the footsteps of the early individualists who chose style and elegance over practicality.

With over 300 photographs and illustrations, this book includes: an overview of the early days of 'Sports-Car' design; the influences of aerodynamics on design evolution; early protagonists at Daimler-Benz and how they influenced design of the Coupe shape; how the Racing Coupe influenced what became the production Sport Coupe; the experimental and one-off prototypes, and finally the continuation of the Super Sport Light concept through the 'S-Class' range.

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Mercedes-Benz SL Series: Recognition and Fact Guide - Recognition & Fact Guide

With a long reputation for quality, durability, and good looks, the three-pointed star of Mercedes-Benz is recognized around the world. The Mercedes-Benz SL designation was first applied to the 300SL ''Gullwing'' with upward-opening doors in 1954, then onto other light and sporty models through current times.

This book covers each model in depth, a year-by-year photo and information guide to each model in the 55-plus years of its existence. Includes the more modern SLK, SLS models, the numerous engine configurations spanning five design generations, and loaded with detail shots, production figures, design features, information on suspensions, brakes, transmissions, wheels, prices and options, and codes for paint, body, molding and trim - just for starters.

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Das Original: Mercedes SL - 300 SL, 190 SL, 230/250/280 SL (1954-1971)

The reference guide for all owners of a Mercedes-Benz SL. All series models from 1954 to 1971 are described in words and pictures.
In addition to meticulously researched texts about the Mercedes SL, the book also contains over 200 glossy photos of the cars.

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Faszination Mercedes-Benz SL: Evolution eines Klassikers

What began six decades ago with the forefather W 194 was not just the lineage of the SL. At the same time, the foundations were also laid for the entire Mercedes-Benz sports car family, which today is more differentiated than ever before with the SL, the SLK and the SLS AMG.

Over the years, unique and legendary sports cars have been created whose irresistible design, outstanding technology and almost unlimited driving pleasure have generated the aura that has elevated them all to the rank of classics.
The next generation, the R 231, has been available from dealers since 2012; another example of how the concept and realization of the SL are approaching a kind of perfection in ever smaller evolutionary spurts.

The extensively illustrated model series monograph by Mercedes expert Hartmut Lehbrink uniquely covers the entire range from the first consistently streamlined 300 SL of 1952 to the bestseller R 107 and the automotive icon R 129 to the ultra-modern R 231.
A perfect reading and reference work for all SL enthusiasts, in which the SLS and SLK models are of course also given a detailed account.

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