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Dorchester: Veloce Publishing, 2013. 1952 was one of the most important years in Mercedes-Benz racing history; after a 13-year absence, it returned to motor sport competition with an automobile that rewrote the history of modern sports car racing. The 300 SL's debut was the culmination of a long, difficult road back to racing for Mercedes-Benz after a 13 year break. This book vividly depicts the 300 SL's performance in the five races in which it competed in 1952, and tells the story of how it became the most successful competition sports car of that year. Through dramatic photographs, and equally stirring text, one of the greatest years of sports car racing is brought to life, filled with automobiles often finished in national racing colours, prepared by great factory teams, driven by men who were national sporting idols, and raced under gruelling conditions unique to the age. From its Mille Miglia debut, through the Nurburgring, the Le Mans 24 Hours, to its greatest race, the Carrera…
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Return to Glory!: The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Racing Car Hardcover - 2013
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- Title Return to Glory!: The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Racing Car
- Author Robert Ackerson
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st Edition
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Veloce Publishing, Dorchester
- Date 2013-12
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Limited Edition, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781845846176 / 1845846176
- Weight 2.15 lbs (0.98 kg)
- Dimensions 10 x 10 x 0.7 in (25.40 x 25.40 x 1.78 cm)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 1081485
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Dorchester: Veloce Publishing, 2013. Limited edition. 1952 was one of the most important years in Mercedes-Benz racing history; after a 13-year absence, it returned to motor sport competition with an automobile that rewrote the history of modern sports car racing. The 300 SL's debut was the culmination of a long, difficult road back to racing for Mercedes-Benz after a 13 year break. This book vividly depicts the 300 SL's performance in the five races in which it competed in 1952, and tells the story of how it became the most successful competition sports car of that year. Through dramatic photographs, and equally stirring text, one of the greatest years of sports car racing is brought to life, filled with automobiles often finished in national racing colours, prepared by great factory teams, driven by men who were national sporting idols, and raced under gruelling conditions unique to the age. From its Mille Miglia debut, through the Nurburgring, the Le Mans 24 Hours, to its greatest race,…
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