{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-the-1960s-w108-and-w109-6-cylinder-from-the-250s-to-the-300sel-2-8","title":"MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1960s, W108 and W109 6-Cylinder: From the 250S to the 300SEL 2.8","description":"The \u003cb\u003eMercedes six-cylinder models W108 and W109\u003c\/b\u003e put an end to the W110\/W111 philosophy that a body had to meet the needs of everyone from cab drivers to CEOs. More elegant, reliable and, above all, visibly different from the four-cylinder models, they became a successful formula for Daimler-Benz. And to this day, these saloons have lost none of their timeless appeal. This 200-page book covers the complete history of the W108\/W109 six-cylinder vehicles. A comprehensive buyer's guide can help you find your dream car. It also explains the W108\/W109 chassis number and data card, shows color and interior variants, and offers many new color photos, including pictures of the chassis. \u003cb\u003eA German version of this book is now also available here on Amazon.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese are some of the topics covered: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopment and history of the six-cylinder saloons, including all upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW109 \/ W109 buyer's guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplanation of chassis number and data card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoachbuilders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance and torque curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical data and production history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 150 mostly current color photos show many interesting details, including pictures of the suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction history as well as engine and performance data of the individual models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eA separate chapter deals with the career of Fritz Nallinger, member of the Daimler-Benz Board of Management. Under his aegis, not only the W108 and W109 models were created, but also icons such as the 600 and 300SL.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith over 25 books and e-books written about Mercedes-Benz cars, Bernd S. Koehling has proven to be an authority on the brand. Those books cover cars from the 1936 170V to the 2012 SL R231. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bernd has been involved in the Mercedes scene since the early 1970s, when he restored his first 170 Cabrio B. Since then he has not only owned many classic Mercedes including a 220S, 300d Adenauer, 200D, 250SE, 280SE coupe 3.5, 300SEL, 350SL, 280E, 450SE, SLK230. He has also gained a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares with his readers in his books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mercedes has always been considered one of his favorite car manufacturers and Bernd has driven almost all Mercedes models built since the 1950s. His other weakness revolves around British cars, here especially Jaguar and Alvis.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50355457196306,"sku":"9781542904865","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1d95a7ba-8e3f-42ca-ad40-8348163d320b.jpg?v=1728299273","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-the-1960s-w108-and-w109-6-cylinder-from-the-250s-to-the-300sel-2-8","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}