Mercedes-Benz: AMG & Cars 1950 to 1998 3 Book Set

Mercedes-Benz: AMG & Cars 1950 to 1998 - 3 Book Set

This collection gives you a complete historical overview of the Mercedes-Benz lineage and the rise of the AMG performance brand. It is a good fit for collectors who want to understand both the luxury heritage and the high-performance engineering that defines the marque today.

What's in the Set

Book 1: Mercedes-Benz 1950 to 1998

Nicholas Greene gives you a thorough run-down of every Mercedes-Benz model produced between 1950 and 1998. You can use this as an authenticity guide to identify specific body styles, interior styling, and production changes. It includes technical specifications and production figures for individual models whenever available.

• Full model-by-model descriptions
• Technical specifications and production figures
• Body and interior styling identification
• Standard and optional equipment details
• Dashboard instrument illustrations
• Color scheme identification

Book 2: Mercedes-AMG

Matt DeLorenzo tells the story of how two former Mercedes-Benz engineers, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, started a racing operation in 1967. This book covers the transition from a small garage operation to a global powerhouse that modified production cars for enthusiasts. You will learn about the 1990 formal arrangement between the two companies and the 2005 acquisition that created the modern Mercedes-AMG brand. It highlights the evolution from the Red Pig racer to modern high-performance machines.

• Early racing exploits in the 1960s
• The famous Hammer and Black Series cars
• Modern models like the A45 hatchback and C63 station wagon
• The 1063hp Mercedes-AMG ONE
• Prototypes and special models

Book 3: Mercedes-Benz: The Amg Cars

Automotive historian Brian Long writes a year-by-year history of the AMG brand, focusing on its transformation of Mercedes-Benz into a motorsport competitor. You can find information on tuning techniques, famous engines, and specific racing triumphs in DTM and Group C. It includes over 660 visuals, including advertisements and catalog shots, to illustrate the brand's growth.

• Full story of the independent era
• Production models from 1993 to 2024
• DTM and Group C racing moments
• Tuning techniques and engine history
• Over 660 color images and advertisements

Why Get Them Together

This set covers the entire spectrum of the brand, from the broad 1950-1998 production history to the specific evolution of the AMG performance wing. While one book acts as a technical reference for model identification, the others focus on the racing pedigree and engineering milestones. Together, they provide a complete picture of how a luxury manufacturer became a high-performance powerhouse.

Who It's For

• Mercedes-Benz collectors
• Motorsport and racing enthusiasts
• Automotive historians
• Owners of AMG and classic Mercedes-Benz models