MERCEDES-BENZ, The early Mercedes SL cars: W121, W198, W113

By Bernd S Koehling

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1484180569
• ISBN13: 9781484180563
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"