{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-sl-story-190sl-complete-190sl-history-buyers-guide-superb-recent-color-photos-9798456138569-new","title":"Mercedes-Benz, The SL story, The 190SL: The complete 190SL history with buyer's guide and superb recent color photos","description":"\u003cb\u003eMercedes-Benz 190SL - History, Technology and a Comprehensive Buyer's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 190SL (W121 B II) is one of the most elegant and recognizable sports cars of the 1950s and early 1960s. This extensively illustrated 190-page book tells the story of the 190SL from its development and introduction to its technical evolution, motorsport activities and lasting position in Mercedes-Benz history.\u003cbr\u003eFor owners and prospective buyers, the book includes a \u003cb\u003edetailed 20-page buyer's guide\u003c\/b\u003e covering the areas that deserve particular attention before purchasing a 190SL. Bodywork and corrosion, engine, Solex carburetors, suspension, interior, trim and other important components are discussed in detail.\u003cbr\u003eThe book also explains \u003cb\u003echassis numbers and Mercedes-Benz data cards\u003c\/b\u003e and includes more than \u003cb\u003e150 color photographs\u003c\/b\u003e, with detailed views of the engine, suspension, underbody, interior and other areas that are rarely shown in conventional books. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you will find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe development and history of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive 20-page buyer's guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine, Solex carburetors, chassis and suspension explained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA larger engine is needed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel evolution and important factory changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis-number and data-card information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint colors, interior combinations and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 190SL in motorsport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-Benz brochures, advertising and the European Delivery Program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA direct comparison between the 190SL and Porsche 356\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe remarkable story of driving a supercharged 190SL in 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed technical specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial chapters look at \u003cb\u003eMax Hoffman\u003c\/b\u003e, the influential US importer who played an important role in the creation of both the 190SL and 300SL, and \u003cb\u003eKarl Wilfert\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the key figures behind Mercedes-Benz passenger-car design during this era.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you already own a 190SL, are considering buying one, or simply want to learn more about this classic Mercedes-Benz sports car, this book combines historical background with detailed technical and practical information.\u003cbr\u003eBernd S. Koehling has been involved with classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles since the 1970s and has written numerous books on the marque.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdditional photographs and sample pages from the book appear farther down this product page.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"INDEPENDENTLY PUBLISHED","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":67612290515234,"sku":"9798456138569-new","price":44.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9798456138569.jpg?v=1793078635","url":"https:\/\/www.albakireads.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-sl-story-190sl-complete-190sl-history-buyers-guide-superb-recent-color-photos-9798456138569-new","provider":"AlbakiReads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}