Mercedes SL: The originality guide to Mercedes-Benz SL models, 1963-2003 (Factory-Original)
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (694 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1906133433 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He has also written for enthusiast magazines in several countries, has translated books for foreign languages, and delivers effective writing training in both the public and private sectors.Simon Clay is a freelance photographer specializing in cars, people, and architecture. However, the lure of writing about cars proved too great and he decided to turn it into a career. After graduating from Oxford a
Factory orginal Mercedes-SL & SLC Robert Geco I am very happy to say some one took the time to write this book and cover the W113 SL series Pagoda. This book is very formally done with good photography and comments. There is some very good information on the Pagoda the R107 350SL and SLC to replace the W111 Chassis-of 1971 and the R129 beginning in 1980 all very favorable SL's to own. I own a 1968 280SL and have been involved with the Engineering lables reproduction for the USA imported W113 Pagoda's and the 280SE/9 3.5 liter V8 last of. "Another good book in Mercedes high star quality" according to Hans Jepsen. Comprehensive, good quality and detailed pictures & descriptions.For the W11Another good book in Mercedes high star quality Comprehensive, good quality and detailed pictures & descriptions.For the W113 a little error p.22: the front bumper was a 2 piece casting (and not single piece). For the W113 model I am also missing a few detailed pictures showing the U.S. market cars, which were somewhat differently detailed (which also partly described in the book). But all in all a very appetising book. - Can only highly recommend for all MB SL passionates.. a little error p.22: the front bumper was a 2 piece casting (and not single piece). For the W11Another good book in Mercedes high star quality Comprehensive, good quality and detailed pictures & descriptions.For the W113 a little error p.22: the front bumper was a 2 piece casting (and not single piece). For the W113 model I am also missing a few detailed pictures showing the U.S. market cars, which were somewhat differently detailed (which also partly described in the book). But all in all a very appetising book. - Can only highly recommend for all MB SL passionates.. model I am also missing a few detailed pictures showing the U.S. market cars, which were somewhat differently detailed (which also partly described in the book). But all in all a very appetising book. - Can only highly recommend for all MB SL passionates.. Ron Woodruff said Five Stars. Great book, well done for the restorer or admirer.
Model-by-model, with hundreds of pictures, it gives you all the details of correct factory specifications and equipment, including body panels, external trim and badging, paint colours, interior trim and trim colours, dashboard, instruments and switches, under-bonnet components, engine and transmission, lamps, and all other features right down to the tool kit, from the beginning of production to the end. This originality guide covers the Mercedes SL sports cars from the W113 'Pagoda' of 1963 to the R129 which ended production in 2003. All this detailed information is vital to the buyer, owner and restorer.
James has now written well over one hundred books in all, and among them have been several definitive one-make or one-model titles, including a number for Crowood. However, the lure of writing about cars proved too great and he decided to turn it into a career. About the Author After graduating from Oxford and pursuing further academic studies at Reading, James Taylor spent twelve years working in central government. He trained at Bournemouth & Poole College of Art, and from 1990 to 1996 was employed full-time as the photographer for England\u2019s National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.. He has also written for enthusiast magazines in several countries, has translated books for foreign languages, and delivers effective writing training in both the public and private sectors.Simon Clay is a freelance photographer specializing in cars, people, and architecture