Mercedes-Benz: AMG, Racing 1900-1955 & Cars 1950-1998 3 Book Set

Mercedes-Benz: AMG, Racing 1900-1955 & Cars 1950-1998 - 3 Book Set

This collection gives you a complete historical overview of Mercedes-Benz from its early racing roots to the modern AMG era. It is a good fit for the enthusiast who wants to understand how a luxury brand became a powerhouse of high-performance engineering.

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. The book covers model classes like saloons, luxury models, coupés, and roadsters in chronological order. You'll find detailed technical information and model-by-model descriptions that help identify specific body and interior styling differences. It includes production figures and specifications to serve as a reliable reference for any collector.

• Full model range coverage from 1950 to 1998
• Detailed technical specifications and production figures
• Body and interior styling identification
• Color scheme details where available
• Dashboard instrument illustrations
• Comparison of model production changes

Book 2: Mercedes and Benz Racing 1900-1955

Roy Smith captures the first 55 years of Mercedes-Benz racing history, covering the period before Daimler-Benz withdrew from Grand Prix and Sports car racing. This photo-rich volume details the trials, victories, and setbacks of the Rennabteilung racing department. It covers everything from the prologue era to the invention of the motor car for racing. Readers will see the external influences that shaped the brand's early competitive identity.

• History of the Rennabteilung racing department
• Racing performances from 1900 to 1955
• The invention of the motor car for racing
• External influences on early racing departments
• Detailed period images of early racing triumphs

Book 3: Mercedes-AMG

Matt DeLorenzo tells the story of how two former engineers, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, started a racing-focused company in 1967. The book follows the evolution from modifying production cars to the formal 1990 partnership and the 2005 acquisition that created the modern Mercedes-AMG brand. You'll learn about the development of high-performance engine assemblies and the birth of famous models like the Hammer. It covers everything from 1960s racing exploits to the 1063hp Mercedes-AMG ONE.

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

Why Get Them Together

These three volumes work together to provide a complete timeline of the brand. One book covers the early racing foundations, another gives you a massive reference for production models, and the third explains the high-performance evolution of the AMG name. Together, they cover the full spectrum of Mercedes-Benz history.

Who It's For

• Mercedes-Benz collectors
• Motorsport history enthusiasts
• Owners of AMG and classic Mercedes models