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by Bernd S. Koehling (Author)
Mercedes-Benz 300 and 300S Models - The Ultimate Guide
Just six years after WWII, Daimler-Benz stunned the automotive world with three landmark cars: the executive 220, the luxurious 300 "Adenauer," and the elegant 300S as successor to the legendary 540K. These models redefined prestige and played a decisive role in rebuilding the company's reputation on global export markets.
- Development and history of the W186, W188 and W189 series
- From the 1951 300 to the 1957 300d Sedan and Cabriolet
- The 300S and 300Sc: elegance and performance combined
- Coachbuilt models by Ghia, Graber, Pinin Farina, Wendler
- The 300 at the Monte Carlo Rally - luxury meets motorsport
- A unique look into how Chancellor Adenauer experienced his "300" cars
- Join the author for a ride in the 300S Roadster
- Chassis number and data card explained
- Technical features, specs, torque curves, production data
- Over 150 recent full-color photos, including rare details Whether you're a collector, restorer, or classic car enthusiast, this is not only the most comprehensive English-language guide to the Mercedes 300 series - it is also the only book devoted exclusively to these models. A German edition is also available here on Amazon
Author Biography
With over 25 books and e-books written about Mercedes-Benz cars, Bernd S. Koehling has proven to be an authority on the brand. The books cover cars from the 1936 170V to the 2012 SL R231.
Bernd has been involved in the Mercedes scene since the early 1970s, when he restored his first 170 Cabrio B. Since then he has not only owned many classic Mercedes including a 220S, 300d Adenauer, 200D, 250SE, 280SE Coupe 3.5, 300SEL, 350SL, 280E, 450SE, SLK230, he has also gained a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares with his readers in his books. Mercedes has always been one of Bernd's favorite car manufacturers and he has driven almost all Mercedes models built since the 1950s. His other weakness revolves around British cars, here especially Jaguar and Alvis.
Number of Pages: 206
Dimensions: 0.54 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: September 20, 2017
