Description
Author: Brian Long, ISBN: 9781845847470, Hardback, 224 pages, Published in 2014
Features
- The full history of the R230 SL models
- Home market models are covered in great detail
- Covers export markets, including the US, UK and Japan
- Detailed appendices
- Contemporary photography helps with future restorations
- Contemporary brochures and adverts reproduced
- Includes an in-depth look at the SL precursors to the R230
- Written by a recognised motoring author and historian
- Produced with the full co-operation of the factory
- Fourth in an established series of SL books by Veloce Publishing
Description
Beginning with a look at the SL model's heritage, this book describes the full development and production history of a modern classic. Covering available models in all the major markets, year-by-year, and including limited editions, the data is supported by contemporary illustrations, sourced from the factory, plus in-depth appendices.
Synopsis
As time goes by, older SLs have tended to fall into the hands of collectors, often becoming too valuable or rare to use on a daily basis. The R230-series, however, launched just over a decade ago, allows the enthusiast to enjoy a genuine modern classic – a car that, thanks to its bloodlines, is guaranteed a place in automotive history.
With very few books written covering the newer SL models, this book – the fourth volume in a series by Brian Long and Veloce Publishing covering all Mercedes SL models – brings the complete story of the R230 to life.
An invaluable resource, it is not only the ideal reference work – both for fans of the Stuttgart marque, and for those looking for originality in their own car – but, with its stunning photography, and contemporary material gathered from all over the world, also makes a true connoisseur’s coffee table book.
Additional Information
Covers the following vehicles:
R230 SL:
SL350 (2001-2011)
SL500 (2001-2006)
SL55 AMG (2002-2011)
SL600 (2003-2011)
SL65 AMG (2004-2011)
SL500/550 (2006-2011)
SL280/300 (2008-2011)
SL63 AMG (2008-2009)
Very little has been written about the newer SLs, with most books concentrating on the older models.
This book brings the complete story of the R230 – a modern classic – to life.
Illustrated with contemporarthroughouty materials gathered from all over the world.
Chapters:
Introduction & Acknowledgements 5
Chapter 1: The Three-Pointed Star 8
Chapter 2: The SL – Born On The Track 16
Chapter 3: SL Road Car Heritage 23
Chapter 4: A Car For The New Millennium 53
Chapter 5: The Early Production Models 95
Chapter 6: New Powerplants 134
Chapter 7: A Final Fling 160
Chapter 8: A New Generation 205
Appendix I: Year-By-Year Range Details 210
Appendix II: Engine Specifications 212
Appendix III: Colour & Trim Summary 215
Appendix IV: Chassis Numbers & Production Figures 217
Index 223
