The Mercedes 300SEL 6.3 was a gamble, yet it quickly developed into the shining child of two unsuccessful parents: the 600 and 300SEL. The 600 was at least for most European markets too big and flashy and the 300SEL with its six-cylinder engine to slow and expensive. The pagoda SL, launched at the same time as the 600, was an even bigger gamble. It was to replace not only the iconic 300SL, but also the much more affordable and that is why successful 190SL. Also this gamble paid off, as we all know. Only the W108 was not a gamble. It was the consequent evolution of a successful executive car that finally, after some ten years, did away with the "one body fits all engines" philosophy.
As we can see, the 1960s were truly exciting times for Daimler-Benz and if you want to read more about the 600, pagoda SL or W108/109 with their six- and eight-cylinder engines, then this book is for you. Fully revised in December 2015, it does not only cover the development and history of each model, it also explains in detail the VIN and data card. The racing activities and coach-built versions are discussed and superb recent color photography highlights the cars' many features. A technical section deals with the production history plus engine and performance data of each model.
Why is this book not available as hardcover? Even today with modern digital printing services available, books with many color photos are expensive to produce. This book comes with some 300 photos, most of them in color, and would cost retail as hardcover version around US$ 70 (or the corresponding amount in or ), which the author finds excessive. That is why the choice to offer the more reasonable to produce soft cover option.
FREE BONUS: When you have bought this book, you are eligible for a free pdf file of any Mercedes model (such as W111 or W198 or R107 for example) the author has covered in one of his books. Please contact the author through his website (inside the book) and stipulate, which free pdf file you want him to send to you."