Illustrated Buyer's Guide Mercedes-Benz

by Frank Barrett

Book Overview

Discusses the development history and specifications for all Mercedes-Benz models from 1886 to the present. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760304513
• ISBN13: 9780760304518
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

I've read it 10 times at least

This book is invaluable to MBZ lovers. It is written with love and experience and knowledge. If you've seen the others in this series (BMW, Jaguar, Corvette, Porsche, etc.) they simply don't compare in quality. The photos are terrific; the advice honest.This is a must have for any MBZ lover.

An absolute necessity for a pre-owned Mercedes purchaser

Frank Barrett, as editor of "The Star," the magazine of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, has become THE guru for classic Mercedes-Benz knowledge. I've been in the Mercedes business for 20 years. I'm considered very knowledgeable about Mercedes-Benz. But when someone talks about acquiring a classic Mercedes, I tell them to first buy this book. It can save a prospective purchaser a lot of money. It also acts as a quick source for statistics I've long since forgotten. It's a great reference book I'll expect to have available at my desk for a long time. It's well written, interesting, and accurate. If you need information about pre-owned or classic Mercedes, buy it.

Required Reading!

This is pretty much an essential book if you're thinking about acquiring a Mercedes, or just want to know your way around the line. Great explanations of features. Great info on the various models and how they changed over their years of production. Lots of photos and tables with specs. Succinct and to the point. Definitely worth getting.

A Must for Mercedes Fans

The book title is a bit of a misnomer. While there's lots of very practical, highly useful information for the prospective buyer, the book also presents a comprehensive and highly readable survey of Mercedes history. If you have never quite been able to figure out what all the various model designations are, this book will answer your questions. As you can expect, the book is particularly helpful for those in the market for a used Benz. And the author treats those who need "daily drivers" as respectfully as the vintage collector. While the author is clearly a Mercedes enthusiast, he does not pull his punches in assessing the weak points in various models. This book is a "must read" before you go looking -- before you get three pointed stars in your eyes.

This is a must read for anyone considering a used Mercedes!

Barrett does a great job of introducing Mercedes-Benz automobiles to the unfamiliar. He chronologically presents models from 1886 with emphasis on models from 1960 to present. Chapters include pictures, text and performance data for each model. Barrett also provides important tips on what to look for and avoid with regard to specific models. Anyone considering purchase of a used Mercedes, or with an interest in past models, would be well served by Barrett's authoritative presentation.