Download or read book MERCEDES BENZ the Modern SL Cars the R107 and C107 written by Bernd S. Koehling and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You haven't gotten yourself a R107 yet? Too bad, the good ones can cost a small fortune today and they have only one way to go: UP! But don't worry, plenty of them have been built and plenty of them are still around. Problem is, which one is the right one for you? Can you imagine that even a low mileage, good looking R107 can still far exceed your wildest imaginations, when it comes to restoration costs? Everybody seems to want a late model 560SL. Why not an early 450SL for half the money? The joy and pride of ownership is the same, trust me. Or how about one of the former longtime underdogs, an SLC? Also they start to appreciate, a few of them even very fast, faster than a mint 560SL. If any of this is of interest, then this new book (published already earlier as e-book) is for you. It does not only deal with development and history, it also comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide for both the SL and SLC. This includes a look at their price development over the past years. Another focus has been the VIN and data card, so that you have a better understanding, how they were equipped and to which market they have been shipped first. Superb recent photography from the author's collection can help you to find the right car or it might even serve as reference in a restoration project. Naturally the paint and interior upholstery options, full technical details plus the annual production history of each model are covered. As a bonus, rare insights into the R107's almost unknown rally history are given.FREE BONUS: When you have bought this book, you are eligible for a free pdf file of any Mercedes model (such as W111 or W198 or R107 for example) the author has covered in one of his books. Please contact the author through his website (inside the book) and stipulate, which free pdf file you want him to send to you.

Download or read book Mercedes Benz SL SLC 107 series 1971 to 1989 written by Brian Long and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s hard to believe, but the 107-series Mercedes-Benz SL was launched almost 40 years ago. However, its timeless styling has kept it fresh and attractive in the eyes of a new generation of enthusiasts, as well as those going back to the car having owned one when they were still in dealerships. The availability of the practical SLC (an extended, four-seater fixed-head coupé version), simply adds to the desirability of these classic German machines. A combination of superb original design, peerless engineering and build quality has ensured that many of these cars can still be seen in regular use today. Covering the SL and SLC’s ever-changing specification, race and rally record – and its presence in many of the world’s major markets – is a huge task, but it’s all presented here in definitive detail, along with stunning contemporary photography, in a volume that will readily grace any reference library shelf or connoisseur’s coffee table.

Download or read book Mercedes Benz W114 and W115 written by James Taylor and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The W114 and W115 models were enormously successful for Mercedes-Benz, and their sales in nine years of production between 1967 and 1976 almost equalled the total of all Mercedes passenger models built in the 23 years between 1945 and the time of their introduction in 1968. There were many reasons for this success, but perhaps the most important was that Mercedes expanded the range to include a simply vast amount of variants including four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol engines, four-cylinder diesels; saloons, coupes and long-wheelbase models. With around 200 photographs, this book features the story of the design and development of the W114 and W115 ranges. It gives full technical specifications, including paint and interior trim choices; includes a chapter on the special US variants; gives production tables and model type codes and explores the Experimental Safety Vehicles developed from these cars. Finally, there is a chapter on buying and owning a 114- or 115-series Mercedes.

Download or read book Modifying the Aerodynamics of Your Road Car written by Julian Edgar & Richard H Barnard and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2022-01-05 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to improve handling, straight-line performance or fuel economy? In that case, you'll achieve best results by modifying your vehicle's aerodynamics. This handbook is a must-read that takes you from testing the standard car through to making sophisticated aerodynamic modifications that have real impact.

Download or read book Mercedes Benz SL and SLC 107 Series 1971 1989 written by Andrew Noakes and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the most remarkable models that Mercedes-Benz has ever created, the 107-series was a sales success for nearly two decades and has been an automotive icon for far longer. Elegant styling, effortless performance and superior build quality are central to the appeal of the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL and C107 SL models. This book details the complete history of the model from its design in the late 1960s, its launch in 1971, its development through the 1970s and 1980s to the end of production in 1989. Accompanied by over 250 archive pictures and original images, Mercedes-Benz SL and SLC 107-Series 1971-1989 - The Complete Story reveals the story behind the racing SLs and the works rally SLCs, and provides a valuable guide to buying and running these cars. Superbly illustrated with 260 archive and original colour and black & white photographs.

Download or read book Mercedes Benz W126 S Class 1979 1991 written by Nik Greene and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-02-18 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mercedes 126 S-Class of 1979-1991 remains the most successful premium saloon in the company's history and is considered by many to be one of the best cars in the world. "You don't simply decide to buy an S-Class: it comes to you when fate has ordained that your life should take that course. The door closes with a reassuring clunk - and you have arrived," said the sales brochure of the first real Sonderklasse, the W116. With over 300 colour photos and production histories and specifications for both Generation One and Two models, this is an essential resource for anyone with an interest in this timeless car. The book covers an overview of the key personalities who drove the development of this model; the initial 116 Sonderklasse and its subsequent evolution; the history and personality of each model and finally detailed analysis of the different engines - both petrol and diesel. This essential resource explores both the technical and social sides of how this legend was born and is superbly illustrated with 314 colour photographs.

Download or read book Mercedes Benz W123 written by Julian Parish and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With nearly 2.7 million cars produced, Mercedes' W123 series was hugely successful. As well as the practical saloon (sedan), Mercedes offered a stylish coupe and a roomy estate (wagon), which was built in-house for the first time. Often considered the marque's best-engineered cars of all time, they are increasingly sought after as modern classics, yet many are still suitable to drive every day. From the taxi ranks of Germany to the dusty roads of North Africa, many of these cars have led a hard life, and examples in good condition are becoming ever more difficult to find. This guide will help you learn about the differences between models, and what to look for when buying. What are the true running costs, and what issues - with the mechanicals, body or interior - should you be wary of? Is a restoration worth considering? This handy guide will take you step-by-step through the process of finding and evaluating a good W123 and making a successful purchase. Essential data and information about clubs and specialists will help you look after and enjoy your W123 today.

Download or read book Jaguar XJ S written by James Taylor and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-05-13 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Taylor remembers very well the disappointment among his petrol-head friends when the XJ-S was announced in 1975. It was not a replacement for the legendary E-type; its colours were uninspired; and its interior was drab. All credit, then, to those people at Jaguar who truly believed in the car and, over a period of nearly 20 years, turned the ugly duckling into a swan. From the moment the XJ-S HE arrived in 1981, there seemed to be renewed hope, and from then on, the car went from strength to strength to become the much-admired grand tourer it always should have been. The book contains a timeline of the key events in the history of the XJ-S and an overview of the evolution of the XJ-S from the XJ27 prototype. Packed with details it gives UK showroom prices through the year and sales in the US by year. Of great interest to all motoring and Jaguar enthusiasts, it is superbly illustrated with 192 colour and black & white photos. James Taylor has been writing professionally about road transport since the late 1970s, his primary interest is in those models that made the British motor industry great.

Download or read book Original Mercedes SL written by Laurence Meredith and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2004 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete coverage of the classic 300SL through the 190SL to the 'Pagoda roof' SLs of the 1960s. Filled with valuable information on exactly what is 100% original and authentic for every model and year. Contains 200 specially commissioned color photos detailing bodywork, interior and mechanical details.

Download or read book Mercedes Benz the Grand Cabrios and Coup s written by and published by TeNeues. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing says summer like driving a convertible. The car without a roof has always been a symbol for luxury and "laissez-faire." And it still holds true today: everybody who's anybody drives "topless." The larger four-seater convertibles in particular have always been highly sought after--but they are difficult to build and have usually been made as coupes for this reason. Mercedes-Benz has always been a pioneer in this area. "Mercedes-Benz: The Grand Cabrios & Coupes" gives us a peek at the long-standing partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Stuttgart-based photographer Rene Staud. Carefully staged photos show graceful curves and precision down to the finest details that convey the company's dedication to a very special kind of driving pleasure. This volume presents the most important convertibles and related coupes from 100 years of Daimler automotive history. A special highlight is Daimler's new flagship, a convertible based on the new S-class that is being rolled out at the 2015 IAS. Even though summer eventually comes to an end, and sunny days can give way to showers, this book stands for everlasting convertible adventures."

Download or read book MERCEDES BENZ the SL R129 written by Bernd S. Koehling and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Mercedes SL R129. Updated in March 2021, this guide tells you everything about the car's history; it explains in detail chassis number and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer's guide. All this is accompanied by great recent non-Daimler AG photos, this includes pictures of the suspension. These are some of the topics covered: Development of the R129 The 500SL and 300SL-24 The V12 arrives The 1995 facelift The 1998 facelift The navigation system The AMG models, from the SL36 to the SL72 The special editions, from the 1995 Mille Miglia to the 2000 UK Heritage and Silver Arrow The tuning scene, from Brabus to RENNtech The Middelhauve and Karman R129 Gullwing The VIN/FIN explained The data card explained R129 buyer's guide Technical specifications and production figures This guide ends with a free e-book offer. Enjoy!

Download or read book Porsche Origin of the Species written by Karl E. Ludvigsen and published by Bentleypublishers.com. This book was released on 2012 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within Jerry Seinfeld's renowned Porsche collection resides an unassuming yet extraordinary piece of Porsche history: Porsche Gmünd coupe 356/2-040. Captured exclusively for this book in a series of evocative portraits by acclaimed automotive photographer Michael Furman, 040s unsullied originality conveys with startling immediacy the combination of artistry, innovation and determination that went into its improbable creation. Porsche-Origin of the Species will appeal to all car enthusiasts who are eager to know what events really ignited the spark from which all other Porsches evolved

Download or read book Daimler Benz The Complete History written by Dennis Adler and published by Harper. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest workshop days to the grandest marque in the automotive world, the story of one of the most important enterprises of the twentieth century comes alive in this complete history. The rich history of Daimler-Benz (now DaimlerChrysler) has its roots in the early experimentation with the use of the internal combustion engine by three men: Carl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, and William Maybach. Benz, working alone, and Daimler and Maybach, working together, the two shops separated by a mere sixty miles, in the late 1880s simultaneously laid the foundation of what would become the German automotive industry. At first there was competition between Benz & Cie. and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft, as they engineered and styled the earliest motorwagens and began to develop markets for their products. These early efforts led to the establishment of an entire industry by the start of World War I. But the war and its aftermath devastated these two companies, as it did the German economy overall. By the early 1920s it became apparent that the only way to survival was a merger, and thus, on June 29, 1926, the stockholders of both companies gave approval to the new company, Daimler-Benz, which led directly to the birth of one of the world's best-known brands: Mercedes-Benz. In the hands of noted automotive photographer, author, and editor Dennis Adler, the history of the marque and the company unfolds through the decades, as Mercedes-Benz advances in fame, from the racing glory years to the present, becoming the standard that all automakers strive to meet. With archival (many never before published) and the author's own photographs, the beauty and power of the automobile comes alive, from the earliest models to the first crop of twenty-first-century Mercedes-Benzes. It is a story of excellence that is in many ways unmatched in the history of any industry. Today, as a global leader in design, safety, and overall excellence, Mercedes-Benz continues to lead the way.

Download or read book Mercedes Benz SL and SLC 1952 1986 written by L. J. K. Setright and published by Osprey Publishing Company. This book was released on 1999 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mercedes-Benz SL & SLC 1952-86 L.J.K. Setright Mercedes-Benz succeeded with their roadsters where other prestigious manufacturers either failed or feared to tread. Celebrated author Leo Setright explains why, establishing the background - the under-powered 19SL and the unbalanced but beautiful 3SL - then examining the first of the immediate family, the 23SL and its offspring, the 25 and 28SL. A fascinating glimpse into the design and manufacturing decisions and processes of an earlier era. Sftbd., 7 1/4"x 8 1/4", 128 pgs., 87 b&w ill., 22 color.

Download or read book Mercedes Benz the Modern SL Cars written by Bernd S. Koehling and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 370 pages book is the second and revised edition, published in March 2014. Next to the history of the modern SL, from the 1971 350SL R107 to the 2013 SL65 AMG R231, it deals with the extremely rare history of the R107 500SL rally car, of which Daimler AG today only has a replica. The two sole surviving original cars, which have an additional interesting history all to their own, are today in private hands. The book also lets the reader experience driving a RENNtech R129 SL600 7.4 and it covers all R129 and R230 Special Edition models ever offered by the company. Over 400 photos give a detailed view of these beautiful cars. Most of them are non-Daimler-Benz photos and have never been published in a book before. The author Bernd S. Koehling has over 20 e-books and books about Mercedes-Benz to his credit. For a FREE BONUS please scroll to the bottom of this description. This guide covers the Mercedes SL R107 serieswith all 6- and 8-cylinder engines the US versions with their reduced power output the forgotten 500SL Rally carsthe 1980 and 1985 face lift and the still young tuning scene with companies such as Brabus, AMG and Koenig The Mercedes SL R129 series with all 6-, 8- and 12-cylinder engines the 1995 and 1998 facelift its AMG derivations from the SL36 to the SL73 all Special Edition cars, including the rare 1997 La Costa Edition tuners such as Brabus, Hagmann, RENNtech, Carlsson and Koenig a test drive with a RENNtech SL600 7.4 plus the Middelhauve SL Grand and the equally unique Gullwing Karmann SL The Mercedes SL R230 series with all 6-, 8- and 12-cylinder engines the 2006 and 2008 facelift a problematic SBC braking system its AMG derivations from the SL55 to the SL65 Black Series all Special Edition cars, including the 2008 IWC and the 2010 Night Edition tuners such as Brabus with the SL65 Vanish and Stealth, RENNtech, Carlsson, MKB and Asma The Mercedes SL R231 series with its 6-, 8-cylinder engines its AMG derivations from the V8 SL55 to the V12 SL65 45th Anniversary Edition and the alternatives to the new SL including a comparison with the BMW 650i Cabriolet This revised edition includes updated technical information for the R107 and adds more photos. It also deals with the sales performance of the individual models and offers detailed technical specifications of each model at the end of the book. FREE BONUS: When you have bought one of the author's printed books, you are eligible for a free pdf file of any Mercedes model (such as W111 or W198 or W136 for example) the author has covered in one of his books. Please contact the author through his website (inside the book) and stipulate, which free pdf file you want him to send to you.

Download or read book Mercedes Benz SL R230 series 2001 to 2011 written by Brian Long and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2022-04-27 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with a look at the SL model's heritage, this book describes the full development and production history of a modern classic. Covering available models in all the major markets, year-by-year, and including limited editions, the data is supported by contemporary illustrations, sourced from the factory, plus in-depth appendices.

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