Mercedes-Benz: AMG & SL Series Recognition and Fact Guide 3 Book Set

Mercedes-Benz: AMG & SL Series Recognition and Fact Guide - 3 Book Set

This collection brings together the complete history of Mercedes-Benz performance and the famous SL roadster. It is a good fit for collectors who want to own the full story of how a luxury brand became a motorsport powerhouse.

What's in the Set

Book 1: Mercedes-Benz SL Series Recognition and Fact Guide

Peter Sessler gives you a year-by-year guide to the SL designation, which first appeared on the 300SL Gullwing in 1954. You can identify every model from the 55-plus years of the SL's existence, including the modern SLK and SLS lines. The book covers five design generations and gives you technical details on wheels, brakes, and transmissions. It is a trusted resource for anyone needing to know the specifics of these sporty models.

• Year-by-year photo and information guide
• Details on five design generations
• Technical specs for suspensions and brakes
• Production figures and design features
• Coverage of the 300SL Gullwing through modern SLS models

Book 2: Mercedes-AMG: Race-Bred Performance

Matt DeLorenzo tells the story of how two former Mercedes-Benz engineers, Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, started a garage operation in 1967. This book covers the transition from building racing machines to modifying production cars for enthusiasts in the 1980s. You will learn about the 1990 formal partnership and the 2005 buyout that created the modern Mercedes-AMG brand. It covers everything from the 420hp A45 to the 1063hp Mercedes-AMG ONE.

• The famous Hammer and Black Series cars
• Modern models like the C63 station wagon
• Prototypes and special racing models
• The history of the 1990 partnership and 2005 acquisition

Book 3: Mercedes-Benz: The AMG Cars

Automotive historian Brian Long writes about the transformation of Mercedes-Benz from a luxury brand to a fierce motorsport competitor. This book covers the independent era of AMG and the official partnership that reshaped the company's future. You can find information on all production models from 1993 to 2024, including tuning techniques and motorsport triumphs. It features over 660 visuals, including advertisements and catalog shots.

• Full story of the independent era
• Production models 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 full spectrum of Mercedes-Benz performance. While one focuses on the specific lineage of the SL roadster, the others provide a deep look into the AMG brand's evolution from a garage tuner to a global powerhouse. You get the technical identification of the SL combined with the full history of the AMG racing pedigree.

Who It's For

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