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Mercedes (2-Volumes in 1 Book)

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This book has everything you need to increase your knowledge in this classic make. It has the history of both Daimler and Benz, the birth of "Mercedes" name, the melting of the two makes in 1926 and much more. It's divided in two books displayed in a nice case. First time I saw the book over the net I was nicely surprised about the good value it is. 700 pages at an excellent price. The series are treated superficially but the pictures make worth the bucks spent. If you want in-depth analisis about a model in particular you'll need new books but there's no question about buying this one to start your apprenticeship.

Beautiful photographs and tons of information on early and largely unknown models of the past. However, if you expect to find a particular model, you may be disappointed. Selected models are highlighted for each chronological era. Amazingly, the flagship model of present day Mercedes-Benz, the S600 , is conspicuously absent, as are all of the S Class models. I had expected coverage of the V-12 engine, in particular. However, the presentation in three languages, with magnificent pictorials, is quite impressive, and well worth the cost.

This is primarily a collection of magnificent photographs on virtually every significant Mercedes-Benz model right from the beginning. While the text is indeed short dn concise, it is in the photography and quality of production that these books earn their marks. The text is in three languages (English, French and German) and is accurate but short on technicality. If one is looking for information on restoring or documenting vintage automobiles, this is not the book for you. But if you like great photography of automobiles, you will appreciate this book.

Incidentally, the same set of authors/photographers have also produced an equally impressive volume on Ferraris. Also worth a look.

If you are a Mercedes-Benz fan, you will love this book! It is packed with full-color photos of just about every Daimler and Mercedes model that was ever built, including the Formula One and other racing cars. The photos are of a very high standard, and include shots from different angles of the various models, as well as their interiors.

Of particular interest, is the complete history of Mercedes (Daimler included), in the front of the book. All text is presented in English, French and German.

This is a high quality book that will look good on even the most sophisticated coffee table. It will also testify to the good taste of its owner!

If your a Mercedes owner as I am or just a classic car buff, you'll appreciate this book. The photographs are beautiful and plentiful. There are rare and one-of-a-kind models pictured in this book that I've never heard of or seen before. This is a definte "must have" book. The quality of paper used is even impressive.

It is everything and more than I expected to find in a Mercedes tome. Having read several books on the subject I find this one to be the most informative. The early years are covered well.

This book really shows all the Mercedes from beginning to end. A wonderful reference in used car buying. The photos are beautiful, the text (though not as in-depth) was insightful. A real pleasure to flip through on a slow afternoon.

This book is a joy to have. Well written and beautifully illustrated, I found this book a pleasure to own. As a dedicated Benz owner, I can appreciate the attention to detail that exists in this book.

This is one of those grand coffee table books that you love to leave out for your guests to enjoy.

The amount of factual material lavished in this tome about the origins of the motor car and the search for excellence via the Mercedes Benz brand should keep the afficianado glued for hours. The pictures are also excellent. Written in about three or four languages within the same book, the descriptions are backed by photographs - good ones charting the evolution of the Merc from the 19th century right to the modern sleek saloon. I think this is very much for the Mercedes buff or collector and I bought it as a gift. I think this book would be good if it showed how the Merc could grow some wings and start being more in harmony with the Earth's environment based on what sort of fuel it burns and fuel efficiency rather than just talk about technical specifications in self congratulatory terms. Still this book is about "man's" achievement with the motor car and there are things in this which you could admire.

I love this book. Great history with great pictures. I leave it out on the coffee table. Pick it up and read it or look at the pictures now and then. I have owned several mercedes benz and have used this book to read up on the model I am considering purchasing. If you are a mercedes enthusiast, you will enjoy this book.