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This exhaustive history presents the entire Mercedes-Benz heritage from Benz and Daimlers separate ventures through their 1926 merger and the 1999 deal that created DaimlerChrysler. Dennis Adlers masterful photos depict classics like the behemoth 7.6-liter 770 Grosser introduced in 1930, the legendary gullwing 300SL, and 1998s supercharged SLK230, to name but a few. Along the way, readers witness an incredible racing heritage that encompasses drivers from Fangio to Moss to Hakkinen, wartime activities, and a succession of design exercises and trendsetting cars unrivaled in the history of the automobile.
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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
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United States, World War, Rudolf Caracciola, Ferdinand Porsche, Alfred Neubauer, Rudolf Uhlenhaut, Karl Benz, Wilhelm Maybach, Classic Center, Gottlieb Daimler, Paul Daimler, Mille Miglia, Karl Kling, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Pinin Farina, Stirling Moss, Targa Florio, Alfa Romeo, Auto Union, Karl Wilfert, Hermann Lang, New York, Silver Arrows, Blitzen Benz, Electronic Stability Program New!
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They never really knew each other. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
special roadster, removable hardtop, wheelbase lengths, swing axle, independent suspension, motor carriage, overhead cam, active suspension, automotive world Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, World War, Rudolf Caracciola, Ferdinand Porsche, Alfred Neubauer, Rudolf Uhlenhaut, Karl Benz, Wilhelm Maybach, Classic Center, Gottlieb Daimler, Paul Daimler, Mille Miglia, Karl Kling, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Pinin Farina, Stirling Moss, Targa Florio, Alfa Romeo, Auto Union, Karl Wilfert, Hermann Lang, New York, Silver Arrows, Blitzen Benz, Electronic Stability Program New!
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- Illustrated Buyer's Guide: Mercedes-Benz by Frank Barrett in Front Matter, and page 180
- The Star and the Laurel: The Centennial History of Daimler, Mercedes, and Benz, 1886-1986 by Beverly R. Kimes on page 30, and page 71
- Porsche 911 Road Cars (Sports Car Color History) by Dennis Adler in Back Flap
- Unsafe at Any Speed by Ralph Nader on page 98
- Ferry Porsche: Cars Are My Life by Ferry Porsche on page 33
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