{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-brian-long-9781836440413","title":"Mercedes-Benz: The Amg Cars: The Amg Cars: A Chronological Journey Through 30 Years of Performance Icons","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom backstreet tuning to global automotive legend - this is the ultimate guide to the Mercedes-AMG story.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExplore the thrilling history of AMG, the performance brand that transformed Mercedes-Benz from a symbol of refined luxury into a fierce motorsport competitor and producer of some of the most desirable performance vehicles on the planet. Written by renowned automotive historian Brian Long, \u003ci\u003eMercedes-Benz: The AMG Cars\u003c\/i\u003e charts the full journey from the brand's unofficial beginnings to its modern-day status as an icon of high-performance engineering. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover how two ex-Mercedes engineers, Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, began handcrafting race engines in a garage, and how their tiny operation became a global performance powerhouse. With deep dives into key models like the \u003ci\u003eAMG Hammer\u003c\/i\u003e, groundbreaking moments in DTM and Group C racing, and the official tie-up with Mercedes-Benz that reshaped the brand's future, this is a comprehensive year-by-year chronicle of a unique automotive evolution. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book covers: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full story of AMG's independent era and its 1990s transition into official Mercedes-Benz partnership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll production AMG models from 1993 to 2024, presented in chronological chapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegendary engines, tuning techniques, and motorsport triumphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare and obscure models alongside the most celebrated icons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of colour images, advertisements, and catalogue shots (over 660 visuals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWith expert insights, rare images, and rich historical detail, this book is essential reading for Mercedes fans, collectors, and motoring enthusiasts alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet ready to experience the full-throttle story of the three-letter badge that changed Mercedes-Benz forever.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brian Long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836440413\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836440413\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Veloce Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Brian Long","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47418983678207,"sku":"9781836440413","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f1cb4f4b-bec5-43a3-8fdc-68133d3226f9.jpg?v=1761508709","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-brian-long-9781836440413","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}