MERCEDES-BENZ, the 1950s Volume 2From the 180 Sedan to the 300SL Roadster |
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| Author:
| S. Koehling, Bernd |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4792-4340-2 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2012 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $55.95 |
Book Description:
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The second half of the 1950s gave Mercedes customers an exciting line of new cars that offered them everything
from the frugal 180 diesel to the iconic 300SL. Every 180D driver felt deep in the genes of his ponton a bit of the technical brilliance of a 300SL Gullwing. This 270-page book was
updated in November 2017 and gives you all the essential facts about the ponton and 190SL/300SL series. With it you will also receive as bonus one of the author's 23 Mercedes e-books...
More DescriptionThe second half of the 1950s gave Mercedes customers an exciting line of new cars that offered them everything
from the frugal 180 diesel to the iconic 300SL. Every 180D driver felt deep in the genes of his ponton a bit of the technical brilliance of a 300SL Gullwing. This 270-page book was
updated in November 2017 and gives you all the essential facts about the ponton and 190SL/300SL series. With it you will also receive as bonus one of the author's 23 Mercedes e-books as free pdf file. This is what you get with this guide:
- you can read about the complete development and history of each model from the 180D to the 300SL roadster
- chassis number and data card are explained in great detail
- it deals with rare cars such as the South African 180 "Bakkie"
- it talks about the ponton coach-built versions
- it discusses the rare and not always understood Hydrak semi-automatic
- over 200 recent non-Daimler AG color photos highlight many interesting and unique features, this includes pictures of the suspension
- it informs about some of the race activities, some are accompanied by very rare original photos
- it shows you a unique pre-production 300SL roadster, which has miraculously survived in private hands till today and
- it takes you along to drive these fantastic cars
Another part of the book is devoted to the technical details and complete annual production history of each model.
Why is this book not available as hard cover? Even today with modern digital printing services available, books with many color photos are expensive to produce. This book comes with over 290 high quality photos, some 200 of them in color, and would cost retail as hardcover version slightly over US$ 75 (or the corresponding amount in £ or e), which the author finds excessive. That is why the choice to offer the more reasonable to produce soft cover option. Thank you for your understanding.
FREE BONUS DETAILS: Once you have bought this book, please contact the author through his website (inside the book) and stipulate, which free pdf file or e-book you want him to send to you. You will find a complete list of all published e-books at the end of this book.