Mercedes-benz : A Journey Through 30 Years of Performance Icons, Hardcover by...

by Brian Long

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Mercedes-benz : A Journey Through 30 Years of Performance Icons, Hardcover by Long, Brian, ISBN 1836440413, ISBN-13 9781836440413, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US From small-time tuner to global automotive legend – this is the ultimate guide to the Mercedes-AMG story. Explore 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, Mercedes-Benz: The AMG Cars charts the full journey from the brand’s unofficial beginnings to its modern-day status as an icon of high-performance engineering. Discover 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 AMG Hammer, 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. Th covers: The full story of AMG’s independent era and its 1990s transition into official Mercedes-Benz partnership All production AMG models from 1993 to 2024, presented in chronological chapters Legendary engines, tuning techniques, and motorsport triumphs Rare and obscure models alongside the most celebrated icon

• Publisher: Veloce Publishing The Limited
• Year: 2026
• ISBN: 9781836440413
• Condition: Fine

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