Merceds-Benz Vans: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Mercedes 125 Jahre

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This illustrated volume presents 100 selected stories covering 125 years of automotive history associated with Mercedes-Benz. It documents key stages in the development of the brand, its engineering achievements, and notable vehicles that have shaped its identity over time.

The book includes contributions from Mercedes expert Gerhard Heidbrink, who provides detailed background information and contextual insights into the company's evolution and technological progress.

A total of 25 highlighted automobiles are presented with photography by Markus Bolsinger, supported by carefully selected archival material. Together, these visual elements trace significant milestones in design and production history and illustrate changes in automotive design language across different eras.

The content ranges from early landmark models through to internationally recognised vehicles such as the 300 SL and various generations of the S-Class. The selection reflects both technical development and design continuity within the manufacturer's portfolio.

Structured as a chronological and thematic overview, the book provides a broad survey of Mercedes-Benz automotive history, combining narrative accounts with visual documentation.

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Author:	Gerhard Heidbrink, Markus Bolsinger
Details:	288 pages, 11 x 9.25 x 1.26 in (28 x 23.5 x 3.2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2026)
ISBN:	9783667132079

Polizeifahrzeuge Mercedes-Benz

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The motorization of the police in the German Empire began in the 1910s and gained momentum after the First World War. The predecessor companies of Daimler-Benz AG played a significant role in this development.
From 1926 onward, the new company continued this tradition, and Mercedes-Benz became an important supplier of police vehicles - a position it has maintained to this day.

In a volume of the Compact series, author and commercial vehicle journalist Alexander Weber traces the development of Mercedes-Benz police vehicles from 1910 to the present.

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Author:	und Nutzfahrzeug
Details:	80 pages, 9.25 x 6.5 x 0.35 in (23.5 x 16.5 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	190 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2025)
ISBN:	9783751611954

Mercedes-Benz Transporter - Von Bremern, Düsseldorfern, Sprintern & Co.

In 1896, Carl Benz invented the "delivery van", the forerunner of the van vehicle category. 2021 marked the 125th anniversary of this. In between, the exciting history of a renowned premium brand with ups and downs unfolds.
In the meantime, the then Daimler-Benz AG saw itself as a pure car and truck manufacturer, today Daimler is a full-range supplier with an extensive van range.

Pages of the book "Mercedes-Benz Transporter - Von Bremern, Düsseldorfern, Sprintern & Co."

In this volume, Randolf Unruh describes the history of the Mercedes vans from their beginnings at Benz and Daimler through the first joint models from 1926, the new start after the war and the development thereafter (including cooperation with VW and Renault) up to the present day.

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Author:	Randolf Unruh
Details:	272 pages, 10.6 x 9.25 x 0.87 in (27 x 23.5 x 2.2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	220 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2022)
ISBN:	9783613044425

Mercedes-Benz 319 - Der legendäre Mercedes-Transporter 1956-1967

The L 319 was the first Mercedes van of the post-war period and formed the basis for the company's minibuses. The robust construction with leaf-sprung rigid axles was not for gourmets, but was perfectly suited to the tough demands of use in trade and industry.

In 1963, the company renamed its trucks and vans. Afterwards the models made an international career: first built in Sindelfingen and later in Düsseldorf. Parts kits also traveled for assembly to the Spanish plant in Vitoria and to Argentina.

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Author:	Andreas Gaubatz, Jan Erhartitsch
Details:	144 pages, 11 x 8.25 in (28 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	180 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2019)
ISBN:	9783613041998