Mercedes-Benz: AMG Cars & Racing 1900-1955 3 Book Set

Mercedes-Benz: AMG Cars & Racing 1900-1955 - 3 Book Set

This collection gives you a complete look at the evolution of Mercedes-Benz performance, from early racing dominance to the birth of the AMG brand. It is a good fit for anyone who wants to understand how a luxury manufacturer became a powerhouse in high-performance engineering.

What's in the Set

Book 1: Mercedes and Benz Racing 1900-1955

Roy Smith gives you a detailed look at the first 55 years of the Mercedes-Benz racing department, known as the Rennabteilung. This book covers the period from the invention of the motor car for racing until Daimler-Benz pulled back from Grand Prix and Sports car racing. You will see the trials, victories, and setbacks that shaped the brand's early identity. It uses a wealth of period images to illustrate the external influences and internal developments of the era.

• The prologue era of racing
• The first 55 years of the Rennabteilung
• Development of the motor car for racing
• Impact of external influences on racing departments
• Detailed history of 1900-1955 racing performances

Book 2: Mercedes-AMG

Matt DeLorenzo tells the story of how two former engineers, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, started a garage operation in 1967 to build racing machines. This book tracks the transition from a small-scale tuner to a global performance powerhouse, including the famous Red Pig racer. You will learn about the 1990 formal partnership and the 2005 buyout that created the modern Mercedes-AMG brand. It covers everything from the early 1960s exploits to the modern 1063-plus horsepower Mercedes-AMG ONE.

• The 1967 founding by Aufrecht and Melcher
• The Red Pig racer and early racing exploits
• The 1990 partnership and 2005 buyout
• The famous Hammer and Black Series cars
• Modern models like the A45 hatchback and C63 station wagon

Book 3: Mercedes-Benz: The Amg Cars

Automotive historian Brian Long gives you a year-by-year look at the evolution of the AMG brand from its independent roots to its current status. This book covers the full story of the 1990s transition into an official Mercedes-Benz partnership and details every production model from 1993 to 2024. You will find information on tuning techniques, famous engines, and specific motorsport triumphs in DTM and Group C. It includes over 660 visuals, including advertisements and catalog shots, to show the brand's growth.

• Full history of the independent era
• Every production model from 1993 to 2024
• DTM and Group C racing moments
• Tuning techniques and famous engines
• Over 660 color images and advertisements

Why Get Them Together

These three books work together to cover the entire timeline of Mercedes-Benz performance. One book establishes the early racing foundation from 1900 to 1955, while the other two focus on the rise of AMG and its transformation into a global performance powerhouse. Together, they provide a complete history of how the brand moved from luxury sedans to high-performance icons.

Who It's For

• Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts and collectors
• Motorsport history buffs
• Fans of high-performance engineering
• Automotive historians