The New Mercedes-Benz Guide (Joe Oldham)

2nd hand book, very good condition, see images

Discover the classic era of German engineering with The New Mercedes-Benz Guide by prominent automotive journalist Joe Oldham. Released in 1977 as an indispensable volume in the renowned TAB/Modern Sports Car Series (No. 2019), this vintage automotive handbook provides a detailed, comprehensive look into the design, performance, and mechanical excellence of legendary Mercedes-Benz vehicles from the 1970s.

Ideal for classic car enthusiasts, restorers, and vintage Mercedes-Benz collectors, this book covers standout models of the period, including the iconic W116 chassis 450 SEL featured on the cover. Oldham offers deep engineering insights, performance reviews, technical data, and driving impressions of these standard-setting European luxury and sports cars. Packed with archival black-and-white photographs, specification charts, and historical context, this rare collectible manual captures a defining moment in Mercedes-Benz history when unparalleled safety, cutting-edge technology, and robust build quality reigned supreme.

A Rare 1970s Reference for Mercedes-Benz Collectors

An essential vintage volume for any serious Mercedes-Benz library — capturing the marque at its most technically ambitious and collectible.