{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-the-early-mercedes-sl-cars-w121-w198-w113-paperback","title":"MERCEDES-BENZ, The early Mercedes SL cars: W121, W198, W113 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBernd S. Koehling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow 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 250-page book gives you the facts about the Mercedes SL cars from the 1950s and 1960s. And these are some of the topics covered: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe time that made the 300SL possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopment of the 300SL Coupe and Roadster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe secret and unique 300SLS that survived in private hands until today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe racing history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo famous SL owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDevelopment of the 190SL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA larger engine is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe racing history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriving a 190SL Turbo in 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDevelopment of the 230SL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 230SL, 250SL, 280SL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe coachbuilders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe in-house conversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the pagoda SL was seen by its owners in the 1960s \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe racing history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eChassis number and data card explained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical specifications and production history of each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography; this includes pictures of the suspensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 25 books and e-books written about Mercedes-Benz cars, Bernd S. Koehling has proven to be an authority on the brand. Those books cover cars from the 1936 170V to the 2012 SL R231. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bernd has been involved in the Mercedes scene since the early 1970s, when he restored his first 170 Cabrio B. Since then he has not only owned many classic Mercedes including a 220S, 300d Adenauer, 200D, 250SE, 280SE coupe 3.5, 300SEL, 350SL, 280E, 450SE, SLK230, he has also gained a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares with his readers in his books. Bernd has always considered Mercedes one of his favorite car manufacturers and has driven almost all Mercedes models built since the 1950s. His other weakness revolves around British cars, here especially Jaguar and Alvis.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 258\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 19, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51806436819232,"sku":"9781484180563","price":74.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7a5e8c365d26d9ba48ee3b28d41ca9ec.webp?v=1780923032","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-the-early-mercedes-sl-cars-w121-w198-w113-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}