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MERCEDES-BENZ, The early Mercedes SL cars: W121, W198, W113
Contributor(s): S. Koehling, Bernd (Author)
ISBN: 1484180569     ISBN-13: 9781484180563
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
OUR PRICE:   $55.05  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: April 2013
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BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Automotive
Physical Information: 0.67" H x 8.5" W x 11" (1.84 lbs) 258 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
How often have you heard yourself saying: "Yes, I want to know more about those earlier SL cars, but I didn't have the time to look for books on the subject." Well, don't look any further, this is it and it comes all in a single package! Updated in November 2017, this 270-page book gives you the facts about the Mercedes SL cars from the 1950s and 1960s. And these are some of the topics covered:
  • The time that made the 300SL possible
  • Development of the 300SL Coupe and Roadster
  • The secret and unique 300SLS that survived in private hands until today
  • The racing history
  • Two famous SL owners

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  • Development of the 190SL
  • A larger engine is needed
  • The racing history
  • Driving a 190SL Turbo in 1959

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  • Development of the 230SL
  • The 230SL, 250SL, 280SL
  • The coachbuilders
  • The in-house conversions
  • How the pagoda SL was seen by its owners in the 1960s
  • The racing history

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  • Chassis number and data card explained
  • W121, W113 buyer's guide
  • Technical specifications and production history of each model
  • All this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography, this includes pictures of the suspensions

    • Enjoy!