Complete coverage of the classic "Gullwing" 300SL through the 190SL to the "pagoda roof" 230/250/280SLs of the 1960s. Filled with valuable information on exactly what is 100 percent original and authentic for every model and year from 1950 through 1970. Contains 200 specially commissioned color photos detailing bodywork, interior, and mechanical details.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Surprising inaccuracies,
By Publius "mrdjsk" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Original Mercedes SL: The Restorer's Guide to 300SL, 190SL, and 230/250/280 SL Models to 1971 (Hardcover)
SL lovers will find Meredith's book fun to read for the pictures alone. Lots of neat restored 300SL coupe & rdstrs, 190SL's and 230/250/280SL's with many nice detailed photos of obscure options, etc. I particularly liked the last chapter showing raw data from the factory about production details. Be aware that the book has numerous factual errors. For example, Meredith says that the W113/Pagoda cars had black engine compartments, including the underside of the hood/bonnet. This is WRONG. Those areas should be the same color as the exterior of the car. There are other errors as well. It is a pity that a book that is so informative and that so many people will doubtless refer to for many, many years helps to spread misinformation. Future restorers beware.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
CAUTION: Title is misleading!,
By Doc Nugent (Seattle area, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Original Mercedes SL: The Restorer's Guide to 300SL, 190SL, and 230/250/280 SL Models to 1971 (Hardcover)
Positives: Gorgeous photos and substantial fact-based descriptions of pre-1971 Mercedes Benz SLs.Glaring NEGATIVE: Only five sentences and no photos on the SLs from 1971 to the present (350SL, 450SL, 380SL, 500SL, 560SL, SL-class, etc.). IMHO, if it could be retitled "Pre-1971 SLs", it would rate five stars but, as it is, it was a near total disappointment for this '72 350SL owner.
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The Mercedes-Benz SL story is extraordinary. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Light Red, Mid Red, North America, White Grey, Green Grey, Graphite Grey, Mid Blue, Pearl Grey, White Black, Dark Brown, Light Blue, New York, Dark Blue, Silver Grey Metallic, Grand Prix, John Bolster, Metallic Blue, Blue Grey, Trim Body, Wine Red New!
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The Mercedes-Benz SL story is extraordinary. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Light Red, Mid Red, North America, White Grey, Green Grey, Graphite Grey, Mid Blue, Pearl Grey, White Black, Dark Brown, Light Blue, New York, Dark Blue, Silver Grey Metallic, Grand Prix, John Bolster, Metallic Blue, Blue Grey, Trim Body, Wine Red New!
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