The Spirit of Mercedes
Batsford (Verlag)
978-1-83733-024-9 (ISBN)
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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.
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.
Introduction
1 - 1901 Mercedes 35 PS
2 - 1910 Mercedes 37/90 HP
3 - 1914 Mercedes Grand Prix Race Car
4 - 1914–18 and 1921 Benz 10/30 PS
5 - 1926 Mercedes-Benz 24/100/140 PS Typ K
6 - 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK (Super Sport Kurz)
7 - 1930 Mercedes-Benz Nürburg 460
8 - 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster
9 - 1936 Mercedes-Benz 170H
10 - 1936 Mercedes-Benz Typ 260 D
11 - 1938 Mercedes 540K Autobahn Kurier
12 - 1939 Mercedes-Benz 770K Großer Offener Tourenwagen
13 - 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet B
14 - 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
15 - 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé
16 - 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL ‘Pagoda’
17 - 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Litre
18 - 1985 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC
19 - 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL (R129)
20 - 2002 Maybach
21 - 2013 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG (W222)
22 - 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
23 - 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance
24 - 2025 Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven
25 - The Mercedes Image
26 - That Logo
27 - Some Mercedes Designers
28 - MPV Mercedes
29 - Off-road Mercedes
30 - Wacky Mercedes
31 - Racing Mercedes
32 - Military Mercedes
33 - Police Mercedes
34 - Mercedes From The Front
35 - Mercedes From The Rear
36 - Mercedes From the Side
37 - Mercedes From the Top
38 - Inside a Mercedes
39 - Mercedes Cockpits
40 - Mercedes Seats
41 - Mercedes Road Wheels
42 - A Few Mercedes Inventions
43 - Mercedes Engines
44 - Crash Mercedes
45 - Mercedes Ads
46 - Mercedes in China
47 - Mercedes Around the World
48 - Mercedes HQ
49 - Mercedes and Maybach Museums
50 - Final Thoughts
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 11.6.2026 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | The Spirit of Classic Cars |
| Zusatzinfo | Over 100 colour photographs |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 210 x 220 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Antiquitäten |
| Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Auto / Motorrad | |
| Technik ► Fahrzeugbau / Schiffbau | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83733-024-7 / 1837330247 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83733-024-9 / 9781837330249 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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