{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-the-1970s-w116-bernd-s-koehling-9781092819220","title":"MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1970s, W116: From the 280S to the 450SEL 6.9 and Tuners","description":"\u003cb\u003eMERCEDES-BENZ W116\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2025 Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Model History, Engineering, Safety and a Buyer's Guide Extending Over 30 Pages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduced in 1972, the W116 was the first model series officially designated as the S-Class. Its understated design, long distance comfort and advanced safety engineering established new standards for luxury automobiles of the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003eThis large format, full color reference presents the complete W116 story. More than 150 recent color photographs illustrate the model range, technical details and important changes introduced during production. A detailed buyer's guide extends over 30 pages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book covers: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eComplete Model History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the 280S, 280SE and rare 280SEL to the 350SE\/SEL, 450SE\/SEL, North American 300SD and flagship 450SEL 6.9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eEngines and Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix cylinder, V8 and five cylinder diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, suspension, braking systems and technical development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e450SEL 6.9, Safety and ABS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe M100 V8, hydropneumatic suspension, the safety philosophy of the W116 and the introduction of ABS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eOriginality and Reference Information\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVIN decoding, data cards, production figures, technical specifications, paint and interior options, model identification and year by year changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eDetailed Buyer's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBodywork and corrosion, engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, electrical systems, air conditioning, interior and other areas where neglected maintenance can become costly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are considering the purchase of a W116, already own one, or simply appreciate classic Mercedes-Benz engineering, this book offers a carefully researched and richly illustrated guide to this important S-Class generation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBernd S. Koehling is the author of more than 20 books about Mercedes-Benz automobiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bernd S. Koehling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1092819223\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781092819220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/05\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.58d","brand":"Bernd S. Koehling","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48807414268159,"sku":"9781092819220","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-the-1970s-w116-bernd-s-koehling-9781092819220","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}