MERCEDES-BENZ, The early Mercedes SL cars

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