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

A book on Mercedes-Benz SL or SLC sports cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of Mercedes-Benz sports cars.

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.

Author:Nik Greene
Specs:208 pages, 26.5 x 22.5 x 1.9 cm / 10.4 x 8.9 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:300+ b&w and colour photos
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2021)
Series:The Complete Story
ISBN:9781785008221
Mercedes-Benz Sport-Light Coupe - The Complete Story

Mercedes-Benz Sport-Light Coupe - The Complete Story

Language: English

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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.

Author:Peter C. Sessler
Specs:128 pages, 23 x 20.5 x 1 cm / 9.1 x 8.1 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:220 b&w photos
Publisher:Iconografix (USA, 2011)
ISBN:9781583882832
Mercedes-Benz SL Series: Recognition and Fact Guide - Recognition & Fact Guide

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

Language: English

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

Das Referenzhandbuch für alle Besitzer eines Mercedes-Benz SL. Es werden alle Serienmodelle der Jahre 1954-1971 in Word und Bild beschrieben.
Neben minutiös recherchierten Texte über den Mercedes SL sind über 200 Hochglanzfotos der Autos in dem Buch zu finden.

Author:Laurence Meredith
Specs:112 pages, 30 x 23 cm / 11.8 x 9.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:200 colour photos
Publisher:Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2016)
ISBN:9783958433069
Das Original: Mercedes SL - 300 SL, 190 SL, 230/250/280 SL (1954-1971)

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

Language: German

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Faszination Mercedes-Benz SL: Evolution eines Klassikers

Was vor nunmehr sechs Jahrhunderten mit dem Urvater W 194 begann, war jedoch nicht nur die Ahnenreihe des SL. Es wurden zugleich auch die Grundlagen für die gesamte Mercedes-Benz-Sportwagenfamilie geschaffen, die heute mit dem SL, dem SLK und dem SLS AMG stärker differenziert als je zuvor.

Über die Jahre hinweg entstanden so einzigartige und legendäre Sportwagen, deren unwiderstehliches Design, herausragende Technik sowie der nahezu unbegrenzte Fahrspaß jenen Nimbus generierten, der sie alle in den Rang von Klassikern erhoben hat.
Seit 2012 steht mit dem R 231 nun die nächste Generation bei den Händlern; ein weiteres Beispiel dafür, dass sich Konzept und Realisierung des SL in immer kleiner werdenden evolutionären Schüben einer Art Perfektion nähern.

Pages of the book Faszination Mercedesbenz SL (1)

Die neue ausführlich bebilderte Baureihenmonografie von Mercedes-Kenner Hartmut Lehbrink schlägt in einzigartiger Weise den allumfassenden Bogen vom ersten konsequent stromlinienförmigen 300 SL von 1952 über den Bestseller R 107 und die Automobilikone R 129 bis hin zum hochmodernen R 231.
Ein perfektes Lese- und Referenzwerk für alle SL-Enthusiasten, in dem selbstverständlich auch die Modelle SLS und SLK ausführlich gewürdigt werden.

Author:Hartmut Lehbrink
Specs:192 pages, 29.5 x 24.5 x 1.8 cm / 11.6 x 9.7 x 0.71 in, hardback
Illustrations:270 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2012)
ISBN:9783868526028
Faszination Mercedes-Benz SL: Evolution eines Klassikers

Faszination Mercedes-Benz SL: Evolution eines Klassikers

Language: German

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Mercedes-Benz 190SL, 300SL, 300SLR

Mercedes-Benz 190SL, 300SL, 300SLR

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Mercedes-Benz 300SL: Gullwings and Roadsters 1954-1964

Mercedes-Benz 300SL: Gullwings and Roadsters 1954-1964

Karl Ludvigsen | English | paperback | 128 p. | 2005

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Karl Ludvigse | English | paperback | 128 p. | 2004

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR - MoMS (Vol. 1)

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR - Milestones of Motor Sports (Vol. 1)

Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Classic, Günter Engelen | English | hardback | 508 p. | 2015

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - MoMS (Vol. 2)

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Milestones of Motor Sports (Vol. 2)

Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Classic, Günter Engelen | English | hardback | 600 p. | 2015

Mercedes Benz 300SL Racing Cars 1952-1953

Mercedes Benz 300SL Racing Cars 1952-1953

Karl Ludvigsen, Alfred Neubauer | English | paperback | 128 p. | 2002

Return to Glory! - The Mercedes 300 SL Racing Car

Return to Glory! - The Mercedes 300 SL Racing Car

Robert Ackerson | English | hardback | 144 p. | 2013

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