Mercedes-Benz (First Gear) [Paperback]

Dennis Adler (Author)

Book Description

Series: First Gear | Publication Date: November 21, 2008

One of the world’s greatest automakers, Mercedes-Benz has been a leader in automotive design for more than a century—its cars stand at the pinnacle of beauty, luxury, and technological innovation. In Mercedes-Benz, award-winning photographer and author Dennis Adler—a premier Mercedes-Benz expert—profiles the company’s many achievements from its earliest days to the present. Through concise and engaging text and lavish photos, all of the greatest Mercedes-Benz models are covered—including the very first Benz Patent Motorwagen, the breathtakingly beautiful 540Ks of the 1930s, the unbeatable 300 SL Gullwing of the 1950s, and many more, right up to the present day. Filled with statistics and fascinating information, this book is a feast for any Mercedes-Benz fan, luxury car enthusiast, or automotive history buff.

 * Over 250 color photos

* Over 50 cars and model lines covered

* Equipment and production specs

* Historic and technical information

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

A lavish photographic history of the great German automaker, this book celebrates the automobiles that have made the Mercedes symbol a mark of prestige for more than a century.  Profiles of all the major models feature stunning photography, vintage advertising, technical details, and a wealth of interesting information.  From the very first models, the Stuttgart and the Mannheim, to the very latest luxury SUVs to the E Class vehicles that some reviewers have pronounced “perfect,” here are the automobiles that have made Mercedes-Benz an enduring classic.

About the Author

Dennis Adler is an avid automotive enthusiast, writer, and photographer who has written several books including Packard, Chrysler, and Fifties Flashback: The American Car.  He lives in Imler, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (November 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760333726
• ISBN-13: 978-0760333723
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #912,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Luxury

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2.0 out of 5 stars A Mercedes coffee table book if it were bigger., July 21, 2011

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This review is from: Mercedes-Benz (First Gear) (Paperback)

Mercedes-Benz gives a general overview of the history of these cars and the company. The book is logically laid out and is well illustrated, but many of the photos we have seen before in other Dennis Adler books. There is little depth to the text and many common models are omitted completely. It makes a fine pocket book with pretty pictures