Mercedes-Benz (First Gear)

By Dennis Adler

One of the world's greatest automakers, Mercedes-Benz has been a leader in automotive design for more than a century--its cars stand at the pinnacle of beauty, luxury, and technological innovation. In Mercedes-Benz, award-winning photographer and author Dennis Adler--a premier Mercedes-Benz expert--profiles the company's many achievements from its earliest days to the present. Through concise and engaging text and lavish photos, all of the greatest Mercedes-Benz models are covered--including the very first Benz Patent Motorwagen, the breathtakingly beautiful 540Ks of the 1930s, the unbeatable 300 SL Gullwing of the 1950s, and many more, right up to the present day. Filled with statistics and fascinating information, this book is a feast for any Mercedes-Benz fan, luxury car enthusiast, or automotive history buff. * Over 250 color photos * Over 50 cars and model lines covered * Equipment and production specs * Historic and technical information

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760333726
• ISBN13: 9780760333723
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Motorbooks
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"