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

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 250-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 possibleDevelopment of the 300SL Coupe and RoadsterThe secret and unique 300SLS that survived in private hands until todayThe racing historyTwo famous SL owners

Development of the 190SLA larger engine is neededThe racing historyDriving a 190SL Turbo in 1959

Development of the 230SLThe 230SL, 250SL, 280SLThe coachbuildersThe in-house conversionsHow the pagoda SL was seen by its owners in the 1960s The racing history

Chassis number and data card explainedTechnical specifications and production history of each modelAll this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography; this includes pictures of the suspensions.