Mercedes-Benz: AMG & Racing 1900-1955 2 Book Set

Mercedes-Benz: AMG & Racing 1900-1955 - 2 Book Set

This set gives you a complete look at the evolution of German high-performance engineering. It is a good fit for anyone who wants to see how Mercedes-Benz moved from early racing dominance to the modern AMG powerhouse.

What's in the Set

Book 1: Mercedes and Benz Racing 1900-1955

This book covers the first 55 years of the Mercedes-Benz racing department, known as the Rennabteilung. It details the trials, victories, and setbacks that shaped the brand's reputation during the early era of motor racing. You will see how external influences and internal developments shaped the company's racing identity. The book is packed with period images to illustrate the history of the brand's early racing performances.

• The prologue era of racing
• The invention of the motor car for racing
• The first 55 years of the Rennabteilung
• Daimler-Benz's withdrawal from Grand Prix and Sports car racing
• External influences on the racing department

Book 2: Mercedes-AMG

This volume tracks the rise of AMG from a small racing outfit to a core part of the Mercedes-Benz family. It tells the story of how Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher started by turning a Benz sedan into the Red Pig racer. You will learn about the development of high-performance engine assemblies in the 1980s and the eventual 2005 acquisition by Mercedes-Benz. It covers everything from the Hammer to the modern-day 1063hp Mercedes-AMG ONE.

• Early 1960s racing exploits
• The Red Pig racer and the AMG Hammer
• The Black Series and high-performance engine assemblies
• The 1990 formal arrangement and 2005 acquisition
• Modern models like the A45 hatchback and C63 station wagon
• Prototypes and special models

Why Get Them Together

These books work together to show the full arc of Mercedes-Benz performance. One covers the foundational racing years up to 1955, while the other picks up the story of how AMG became the high-performance arm of the company. Together, they provide a complete history of German racing pedigree.

Who It's For

• Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts
• Motorsport history buffs
• AMG collectors
• Automotive historians