Mercedes-AMG and Brabus car books - history

Mercedes AMG (2000-2006) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the AMG models from the period 2000-2006. Describes the AMG Mercedes-Benz C30, C32 and C55, CLK430, CLK55, CLK-TDM CLK-GTR, CL55, CL65, CLS55, E55, the G-car - G55, ML55, S55, S65, SL55, SL65, SLK32, SLK55 and the SLR McLaren.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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bb - Rainer Buchmann - Innovation - Design - Emotion

Car modifier b+b Auto, founded 1973 in Frankfurt by Rainer Buchmann and his brother Dieter, caused a stir in the 1980's European and international car scene by their technical innovations as well as their spectacular design. Initially focussed on Porsche cars b+b became established through their Porsche Turbo Targa with prismatic colours varnish presented at the Polaroid stand on Fotokina 1976 Cologne.
At IAA Frankfurt 1979 they launched b+b CW 311, a contemporary modification of the legendary Mercedes 300 SL. Mercedes-Benz was so enthusiastic about the car that they allowed Buchmann to continue using the Mercedes star as a brand logo.
During the 1980s, b+b was one of the most successful modifiers of production cars into individual luxury vehicles for those who could afford it - customers from the Arab world as well as celebrities from the Jet-Set...

However Buchmann's real passion belonged to the area of electronic innovations, and the money he earned with his tuning activities was invested into research in this field. He was the first to think about centralised door locking by means of remote control as well as park distance control and he invented the first car computers. In 1983 his multi-function steering wheel was protected by patent.

This comprehensive book, produced in close cooperation with Merck Group, one of the world's leading chemical companies for whom Buchmann popularized a new and special kind of bright enamel varnish, presents the complete history of Rainer Buchmann's technical and entrepreneurial achievements.

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Mercedes AMG (1983-1999) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the AMG models from the period 1983-1999. Describes the AMG Mercedes-Benz 190 and 190 E, 280, 300 CE and 300 to, 500 SE, SEL, SEC and SL, 560 SEC and E, AMG Hammer, SL60, C180, C36, C43, C55, E36, E50, E55, E60, S55 and CLK-GTR.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Brabus - Jubiläumsband

Brabus is one of the most renowned refinement companies for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The company was celebrating its 40th anniversary in September 2017. Reason enough for a comprehensive tribute to a company that has repeatedly attracted attention with extravagant creations.

Brabus is now much more than "just" a tuning company; the company is a development partner for the automotive industry, in aviation as well as in classic car restoration.
Wherever high-tech meets high performance and the best craftsmanship meets the highest demands, the name "Brabus" automatically comes up.

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Mercedes-AMG GT - A Star is Born

The Mercedes-AMG GT is not just any AMG. As the Porsche 911 competitor and successor of the famous gullwing SLS it is going to be the brand's new showpiece. This special meaning of the car has to be captured in an illustrated book that goes beyond conveying the driving experience and beauty of the Mercedes-AMG GT.

Like the car, the book has to be the brand's showpiece. Therefore it covers all the milestones of AMG history that belong to the brand's heritage - right up to the GT. The AMG GT was officially presented in early October 2014 at the Paris Motor Show.

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AMG - Les Mercedes hautes performances (3ème édition)

"A" for Aufrecht, "M" for Melcher, "G" for... Grossaspach. Behind these three letters are Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, the G symbolizing the city of origin of the former.
In 1967, these pioneers created AMG, a workshop - the first - dedicated to engine preparations and customization based on Mercedes. A new concept was born: high performance, exclusivity, all married to the legendary quality and comfort of the brand with the star.

Renowned for its road and sports transformations, AMG finally, after twenty years, attracted the attention of its neighbor from Stuttgart. Almost the entire Mercedes range has since received the AMG "bug".
This book, prefaced by Jacques Laffite, tells this success story in detail. From the 300 SEL 6.3 of 320 hp of the sixties to the brand new GT and the latest models bearing a "45", "55" or a "63 AMG", including the competition versions, the 300 E "Hammer" and the special transformations, all eras are revisited.

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