{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-sl-r230-series-2001-to-2011","title":"Mercedes-Benz SL - R230 series 2001 to 2011","description":"\u003cp class=\"producttitle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Brian Long, ISBN: 9781845847470, Hardback, 224 pages, Published in 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"producttitle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe full history of the R230 SL models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHome market models are covered in great detail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers export markets, including the US, UK and Japan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed appendices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContemporary photography helps with future restorations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContemporary brochures and adverts reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an in-depth look at the SL precursors to the R230\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by a recognised motoring author and historian\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduced with the full co-operation of the factory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFourth in an established series of SL books by Veloce Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"producttitle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"producttitle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"producttitle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers the following vehicles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR230 SL: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSL350 (2001-2011)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSL500 (2001-2006)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSL55 AMG (2002-2011)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSL600 (2003-2011)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSL65 AMG (2004-2011)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSL500\/550 (2006-2011)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSL280\/300 (2008-2011)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSL63 AMG (2008-2009)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery little has been written about the newer SLs, with most books concentrating on the older models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book brings the complete story of the R230 – a modern classic – to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated with contemporarthroughouty materials gathered from all over the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction \u0026amp; Acknowledgements 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 1: The Three-Pointed Star 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 2: The SL – Born On The Track 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 3: SL Road Car Heritage 23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 4: A Car For The New Millennium 53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 5: The Early Production Models 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 6: New Powerplants 134\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 7: A Final Fling 160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 8: A New Generation 205\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix I: Year-By-Year Range Details 210\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix II: Engine Specifications 212\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix III: Colour \u0026amp; Trim Summary 215\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix IV: Chassis Numbers \u0026amp; Production Figures 217\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndex 223\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veloce Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628272337116,"sku":"9781845847470","price":83.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/apirhakx3__03223.1642581478.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772094517","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/mercedes-benz-sl-r230-series-2001-to-2011","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}