- Mercedes-Benz
300SL: Gullwings and Roadsters 1954-1964 - In 1952 Mercedes-Benz
astonished the racing world with the successes it achieved
with its 300SL, exploiting an advanced space-type frame and
aerodynamic body with gullwing doors. Already the subject
of a Ludvigsen Library Series book, the racing 300SL inspired
the creation of a production version, which first took flight
in 1954. The 300SL stunned critics and experts alike with
its fabulous performance—more than 150 miles per hour—exotic
looks and superb build quality. Not just a pretty face, the
300SL was also extremely successful in competition on both
sides of the Atlantic. The original coupe was followed by
a roadster version in 1957; in all, 3,258 were made. Drawing
on his unmatched archive of Mercedes-Benz photos, including
coverage by Rudy Mailander and Edward Eves of the 300SL production
line, Karl Ludvigsen presents the 300SL in all its glory.
He also draws on his own experience as an owner of one of
these great cars.
- Mercedes-Benz
300SL: Racing Cars 1952-1953 - In 1952, Mercedes-Benz
astonished the world with its 300SL sports-racing cars, sleek
coupes with startling, gull-wing doors. Based on the 300S
production model but installed in a radical, tubular space
frame, the 300SL was a tour de force of lightweight aerodynamic
design. The later production 300SL has been well chronicled,
the 1952 racing model has not, until now.This book portrays
the amazing achievements of these tough cars and their epic
victories at Le Mans and in the Carrera Panamericana. Extensive,
unpublished photography superbly and intimately
captured by Rodolfo Mailander show the 300SL at the Mille
Miglia, Berne, Nurburgring and Le Mans. Rare Daimler-Benz
archive photos also show the prototype, designed and built
for the 1953 season and never raced. Every fan of racing and
Mercedes-Benz will relish the pictorial revelations of this
book.
- Original
Mercedes SL - Complete coverage of the classic "Gullwing"
300SL through the 190SL to the "pagoda roof" 230/250/280SLs
of the 1960s. Filled with valuable information on exactly
what is 100 percent original and authentic for every model
and year from 1950 through 1970. Contains 200 specially
commissioned color photos detailing bodywork, interior, and
mechanical details.
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