1952 was one of the most important years in Mercedes-Benz racing history; after a 13-year absence, the marque 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. This book (limited to just 1500 copies worldwide) 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 Nürburgring (the first Mercedes-Benz victory at Le Mans), the Le Mans 24 Hours, to its greatest race, the Carrera Panamericana (highlighting the climactic Mercedes-Ferrari battle), the 300 SL's career from conception |(including design and development) to retirement is presented, culminating with a detailed photographic essay illustrating restoration of the oldest 300 SL in existence. The books reveals Alfred Neubauer's world-class leadership and strategy skills, provides details of Fangio's first race for Mercedes-Benz and is a treasure trove of evocative historic photographs with informative captions.
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Return to Glory! by Robert Ackerson
ISBN: 9781845846176UPC: 6-36847-04617-0
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