Author: Bernd S. Koehling
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781516859733
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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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.
Author: Bernd Koehling
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 207
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Boost your knowledge on the Mercedes R/C107 SL/SLC. Last updated in March 2021, this guide does not only show you the cars' history, it explains in detail chassis number and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer's guide. Superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography highlights many of the cars' features, this includes pictures of the suspension. It is one of over twenty-five books/e-books by the author about Mercedes cars. And these are some of the topics covered: The development of the R107 and C107 from the 350SL to the 560SL and 500SLC A rotary piston engine The 1980 facelift The 1981 engine update The 1985 facelift Tuning scene The forgotten 500SL Rally Chassis number and data card explained R/C107 buyer's guide Which R/C107 should I prefer Technical specifications and production figures This guide ends with a free e-book offer. Enjoy!
Author: Andrew Noakes
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785003666
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 387
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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.
Author: Brian Long
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845842995
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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It’s hard to believe, but the W113-series Mercedes-Benz SL was launched almost 50 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 returning to the car having owned one when they were still in dealerships. A combination of superb original design, peerless engineering and build quality simply adds to the desirability of this series of classic German machines, and has ensured that many of these cars can still be seen in regular use today. Covering the SL’s ever-changing specification, competition 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. An earlier book, also published by Veloce, and covering the 107-series SL and SLC, acts as a perfect companion to this title, taking the SL story up to 1989.
Author: Bernd S. Koehling
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484108246
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 378
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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.
Author: Colin Pitt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910241820
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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This book looks at the long running R107 SL range that were produced from 1971 to 1989 and the R129 range that ran from 1990 to 2001. Also included are the R230 SL and R231 SL as well as the McLaren SLR and the Mercedes AMG-GT
Author: Brian Long
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845844483
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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It’s hard to believe, but the W129-series Mercedes-Benz SL was launched over 20 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 returning to the car having owned one when they were still in the dealerships. A combination of superb original design and peerless engineering and build quality adds to the desirability of this series of classic German machines, and has ensured that many of these cars can still be seen in regular use today. Covering the SL’s ever-changing specification, 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. Two earlier books, also published by Veloce, and covering the W113 cars and the 107-series SL and SLC, act as perfect companions to this title, which takes the SL story up to 1989.
Author: Bernd S. Koehling
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781519225146
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 232
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If you search for a car that can hold its own, when parked next to a Porsche 911 Cabrio, don't look any further. Because the SL R230 is regarded by many as the best looking SL that has left Stuttgart after the famous SL Gullwing. On top it is immense fun to drive, with powerful V8s and V12s to match the looks. Like the drive-train they are almost bullet-proof. Early cars suffered from quality problems that could spoil the fun factor somewhat. But all in all the R230 plays its GT role rather well, even with six-cylinder engines. And the AMG versions are true sports cars. This book with comprehensive buyer's guide can help you to find the right one, if the R230 interests you. It was already published as e-book in 2012 and has been completely revised in Nov.2015. The book explains the VIN and data card in great detail, discusses the SBC, ABC systems and looks at potential problems with the vario-roof. Superb photography and an enjoyable test-drive in the splendid SL65 AMG are other highlights. It ends with a detailed list of the cars' technical specifications and annual production history of each model. FREE BONUS: When you have bought this book, you are eligible for a free pdf file of any Mercedes model (such as W111or 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.
Author: Brian Long
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976042
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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Mercedes-Benz 'Fintail' Models charts the development of the W110, W111 and W112 'Fintail' (or 'Heckflosse') series, the line that helped revive the Mercedes-Benz brand in the post-war years. With a unique combination of exceptional engineering and a timeless beauty, even the most basic of these vehicles has a charm that is difficult to find in the majority of cars today. After outlining the company's history, the book looks at the development of the first of the 'Fintail' models - the W111- and its launch at the 1959 Frankfurt Show. It also looks at the closely related 1.9 litre W110 and 3.0 litre W112 models, with the vehicles sold in the German, US and UK markets covered in detail.
Author: Bernd S. Koehling
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 209
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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!
