2 Books - The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Racing Car + W196R Racing Car - 2013

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Mercedes‑Benz two‑volume hardback set The Mercedes‑Benz 300 SL Racing Car + W196R Racing Car, first edition, English, 336 pages total, published 2013, limited to 1500 copies.

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Book 1

**** Limited Edition of 1500 Copies ****

Return to Glory! The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Racing Car
144 pages
Hard cover
26 x 26 cm
0,988 kg
English

This book chronicles the development and racing career of a car regarded as the ultimate example of the purebred sports car of the 20th century and the epitome of functional beauty and extraordinary performance: the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Taking second place at its 1952 Mille Miglia debut, it went on to win every one of its races that season. Dramatic photos, vivid descriptions, and dramatic recollections from the drivers ensures this book will be a joy to read and enjoy for years to come.


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Book 2

**** Limited Edition of 1500 Copies ****

Two Summers - The Mercedes-Benz W196R Racing Car
192 pages
Hard cover
26 x 26 cm
1,226 kg
English


This book is new, but the dust jacket is a bit too large (production error), see photos


This book explores the Mercedes-Benz W196R's historic roots, development, and racing. Also its triumphs, struggles and disappointments, as well as the spirited challenges from Maserati, Ferrari, Gordini and Lancia. Accompanying the text are hundreds of photos sourced from the legendary Daimler Archives, as well as stunning new artwork.

Book 1

**** Limited Edition of 1500 Copies ****

Return to Glory! The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Racing Car
144 pages
Hard cover
26 x 26 cm
0,988 kg
English

This book chronicles the development and racing career of a car regarded as the ultimate example of the purebred sports car of the 20th century and the epitome of functional beauty and extraordinary performance: the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Taking second place at its 1952 Mille Miglia debut, it went on to win every one of its races that season. Dramatic photos, vivid descriptions, and dramatic recollections from the drivers ensures this book will be a joy to read and enjoy for years to come.


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Book 2

**** Limited Edition of 1500 Copies ****

Two Summers - The Mercedes-Benz W196R Racing Car
192 pages
Hard cover
26 x 26 cm
1,226 kg
English


This book is new, but the dust jacket is a bit too large (production error), see photos


This book explores the Mercedes-Benz W196R's historic roots, development, and racing. Also its triumphs, struggles and disappointments, as well as the spirited challenges from Maserati, Ferrari, Gordini and Lancia. Accompanying the text are hundreds of photos sourced from the legendary Daimler Archives, as well as stunning new artwork.

Details

Number of books
2
Subject
Transportation
Book title
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Racing Car + W196R Racing Car
Author/ Illustrator
2 Books
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
336
BelgiumVerified
4559
Objects sold
100%
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