Mercedes-Benz Supercars: From 1901 to Today

That dream car of all dream cars, the Mercedes-Benz, is presented here in full glory through 285 images. What were the qualities that made them icons of all auto building? Beginning in the pioneer days with the 35 HP model of 1901 through the top-rank sports cars of the 1920s and 1930s, the gullwing-door 300 SL and the legendary Uhlenhaut Coupe of the 1950s, and the C 111, with its Wankel engine, of the late 1960s, the line goes on to the present-day SLS AMG. While history influenced changes in construction and design, they blend smoothly into a series yet retain distinctive variations. An exciting spectrum of 18 super sports cars is featured with text that is both entertaining and informative. For the sports car enthusiast and automotive history buff, this is a book you will refer to time and time again.

Author: Thomas Wirth
Publisher: Schiffer Military
Published: 05/18/2012
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.63lbs
Size: 11.40h x 8.80w x 0.84d
ISBN13: 9780764340901
ISBN10: 0764340905
BISAC Categories:
- Transportation | Automotive | Antique & Classic
- Transportation | Automotive | General