Mercedes-Benz SLK - R171 Series 2004-2011 - Hardcover

Long, Brian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845846532 ISBN 13: 9781845846534

Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

The second in a series of SLK titles, this detailed volume presents the full history of the second generation 'Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz' - the SLK. With an introduction to the Mercedes-Benz marque and the preceding SLK model. The book then moves on to development of the R171, followed by details of all SLK R171 production models and the optional extras that were sold with them). Also included are comprehensive appendices describing year-by-year changes, engine specifications, standard colors, trim options and production numbers.

About this title

About the Author:

Born in Coventry, the heart of the British motor industry, Brian Long comes from a family with a proud heritage in the automotive and aviation fields. He trained as a mechanical engineer, and worked for a time at his father's garage. Brian became heavily involved in the classic car scene at 19, and says he turned to writing by accident. He has a long association with several major car manufacturers, is a member of the Society of Automotive Historians, and a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers. He now writes full-time and, since 1990, when his first book was released, he has had more than 80 titles published. Brian currently lives with his family in Chiba, in Japan, where they enjoy life with their Dobermann and Thoroughbred racehorse.

Review:

a fine reference book. Autovisie magazine hundreds of rarely seen images and wonderfully detailed specifications. Anyone who loves the baby Benz roadster will want to own this 224-page hardcover book. Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car

About this edition

• Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1845846532
• ISBN 13: 9781845846534
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224