Mercedes-Benz 190SL, 300SL, 300SLR |
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| Author:
| Clarke, R. |
| Series title: | A Brooklands Portfolio Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-85520-932-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Publisher: | Brooklands Books
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $79.95 |
Book Description:
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The recovery of Mercedes-Benz in the early post-war years was remarkable and its first prestige model was the 300 saloon. Using this car's engine, transmission and suspension, Mercedes-Benz entered sports car racing. The sports racer had the famous 'gullwing' doors which became synonymous with the 300SL. It proved successful, winning the 1952 Le Mans 24-hour race, the Carrera PanAmericana and many other events. Convinced that a road-going version of the 300SL would sell,...
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The recovery of Mercedes-Benz in the early post-war years was remarkable and its first prestige model was the 300 saloon. Using this car's engine, transmission and suspension, Mercedes-Benz entered sports car racing. The sports racer had the famous 'gullwing' doors which became synonymous with the 300SL. It proved successful, winning the 1952 Le Mans 24-hour race, the Carrera PanAmericana and many other events. Convinced that a road-going version of the 300SL would sell, Max Hoffman, the New York distributor, order 1,000 cars. The production model made its sensational debut in 1954. 1,400 Gullwing coupes were built between 1954 and 1957. The contents of this book provide a glorious review of these historic Mercedes-Benz sports cars.