A dynamic exploration of Mercedes, one of the world''s foremost car brands, with lively photography and witty observations about why we love them. Karl Benz, who founded Mercedes Benz, invented the first car. So, since 1879, Mercedes Benz has been at the forefront of innovation. With their superior quality, sleek look and iconic three-pointed star logo (with the points representing land, sea and air), it''s a car brand with true global power and recognition. It has produced some of the fastest cars in the world, such as the2022 Mercedes-AMG One Hybrid model, which can reach speeds of 219 mph. This fun and fascinating book, written by car-enthusiast and Mercedes owner Vaughan Grylls, is a tour de force through the history of Mercedes as told by its cars. From the world''s first car, the Benz Patent Motor Car , to the most expensive car ever sold, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, the story of Mercedes is a long and fascinating one, and is described in this book alongside a stunning range of photography. The ideal gift for every car enthusiast, whether they''re a Mercedes aficionado or just an admirer, this beautifully illustrated book perfectly conveys the joys of this classic brand.

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Vaughan Grylls is a photographer, author and artist. His photography has been shown in the Photographers' Gallery, Whitechapel Art Gallery and the Arnolfini. He is represented in several public collections, including the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television, the Contemporary Art Society, Pfizer, Unilever and the Arts Council of Wales. Vaughan has also written Spirit of Volvo, Spirit of VW, Spirit of Saab, and Spirit of BMW. He lives in London and Kent.

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A dynamic exploration of Mercedes, one of the world's foremost car brands, with lively photography and witty observations about why we love them.

Karl Benz, who founded Mercedes Benz, invented the first car. So, since 1879, Mercedes Benz has been at the forefront of innovation. With their superior quality, sleek look and iconic three-pointed star logo (with the points representing land, sea and air), it's a car brand with true global power and recognition. It has produced some of the fastest cars in the world, such as the 2022 Mercedes-AMG One Hybrid model, which can reach speeds of 219 mph.

This fun and fascinating book, written by car-enthusiast and Mercedes owner Vaughan Grylls, is a tour de force through the history of Mercedes as told by its cars. From the world's first car, the Benz Patent Motor Car*,* to the most expensive car ever sold, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, the story of Mercedes is a long and fascinating one, and is described in this book alongside a stunning range of photography.

The ideal gift for every car enthusiast, whether they're a Mercedes aficionado or just an admirer, this beautifully illustrated book perfectly conveys the joys of this classic brand.

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Introduction

1 - 1901 Mercedes 35 PS

2 -10 Mercedes 37/90 HP

3 -14 Mercedes Grand Prix Race Car

4 -14-18 and 1921 Benz 10/30 PS

5 -26 Mercedes-Benz 24/100/140 PS Typ K

6 -28 Mercedes-Benz SSK (Super Sport Kurz)

7 -30 Mercedes-Benz Nburg 460

8 -34 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster/P>9 -36 Mercedes-Benz 170H

10 -36 Mercedes-Benz Typ 260 D/P>11 -38 Mercedes 540K Autobahn Kurier

12 -39 Mercedes-Benz 770K Gror Offener Tourenwagen/P>13 -49 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet B/P>14 -55 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

15 -55 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coup/P>16 -69 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda'

17 -75 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Litre

18 -85 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC/P>19 -91 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL (R129)

20 -02aybach

21 -13 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG (W222)

22 -21 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

23 -24 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance

24 -25 Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven

25 -he Mercedes Image

26 -hat Logo

27 -ome Mercedes Designers

28 -PV Mercedes

29 -ff-road Mercedes

30 -acky Mercedes/P>31 -acing Mercedes/P>32 -ilitary Mercedes/P>33 -olice Mercedes

34 -ercedes From The Front

35 -ercedes From The Rear

36 -ercedes From the Side/P>37 -ercedes From the Top

38 -nside a Mercedes

39 -ercedes Cockpits

40 -ercedes Seats

41 -ercedes Road Wheels/P>42 - Few Mercedes Inventions

43 -ercedes Engines/P>44 -rash Mercedes

45 -ercedes Ads

46 -ercedes in China/P>47 -ercedes Around the World

48 -ercedes HQ

49 -ercedes and Maybach Museums

50 -inal Thoughts