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Written by renowned automotive historian \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Long\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMercedes-Benz: The AMG Cars \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003echarts the full journey from the brand's unofficial beginnings to its modern-day status as an icon of high-performance engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how two ex-Mercedes engineers, \u003cstrong\u003eHans-Werner Aufrecht\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eErhard Melcher\u003c\/strong\u003e, began handcrafting race engines in a garage, and how their tiny operation became a global performance powerhouse. With deep dives into key models like the AMG Hammer, groundbreaking moments in\u003cstrong\u003e DTM\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e Group C\u003c\/strong\u003e racing, and the official tie-up with Mercedes-Benz that reshaped the brand's future, this is a comprehensive year-by-year chronicle of a unique automotive evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full story of AMG's independent era and its 1990s transition into official Mercedes-Benz partnership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll production AMG models from 1993 to 2024, presented in chronological chapters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegendary engines, tuning techniques, and motorsport triumphs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare and obscure models alongside the most celebrated icons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundreds of colour images, advertisements, and catalogue shots (over 660 visuals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith expert insights, rare images, and rich historical detail, this book is essential reading for Mercedes fans, collectors, and motoring enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTake a lap through the complete illustrated history of the powerful Mercedes-AMG, from the Red Pig racer to today’s 1063-plus horsepower Mercedes-AMG ONE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor decades Mercedes-Benz was known primarily as a builder of luxury sedans, grand touring coupes, and handsome roadsters. But racers like its 1950s Silver Arrows and the stunning 300SL were reminders that performance lurked in its DNA, never far below the surface. Wanting to set that performance free, two former Mercedes-Benz engineers, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, teamed up in 1967 to focus on building M-B-based racing machines. \u003ci\u003eMercedes-AMG\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the unlikely, amazing story of how they remade a stodgy Benz sedan into the all-conquering Red Pig racer and thus launched one of Germany’s greatest high-performance car companies: AMG. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsiderable success in endurance and touring-class competition led AMG to a second business modifying production Mercedes-Benzes for enthusiast customers. By the 1980s, AMG was designing and building high-performance engine assemblies allowing them to modify M-B engines to previously unknown levels of performance. Thus were born legendary cars like the AMG Hammer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMercedes was well aware of AMG’s success, and in 1990 a formal arrangement was made between the two companies leading to jointly developed performance cars sold and serviced through M-B dealerships. In 2005, M-B purchased AMG outright, leading to the creation of Mercedes-AMG, the high-performance arm of the company.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMercedes-AMG\u003c\/i\u003e covers the full history of these German powerhouse cars, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly racing exploits in the 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe iconic Hammer and Black Series cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToday’s exclusive, high-performance Mercedes-AMG models ranging from the 420hp A45 hatchback to the 680hp C63 station wagon to the outrageous 1063hp Mercedes-AMG ONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypes, racing, and special models \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautifully illustrated volume belongs on every Mercedes enthusiast’s shelf.\n\u003cp\u003eAn appreciation of over half a century of incredible racing performances!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMercedes and Benz Racing 1900-1955\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an appreciation of the incredible racing performances that occured between 1900 and 1955, when \u003cstrong\u003eDaimler-Benz\u003c\/strong\u003e withdrew from \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Prix\u003c\/strong\u003e and Sports car racing. 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