{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-the-1960s-w108-and-bernd-s-koehling-9781542904865","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\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bernd S. Koehling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1542904862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781542904865\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/11\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.53d","brand":"Bernd S. Koehling","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43980043026687,"sku":"9781542904865","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ad644cb7-1e6a-44ac-a6ee-01cad51d9ce9.jpg?v=1683248051","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-the-1960s-w108-and-bernd-s-koehling-9781542904865","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}