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Classic cars: German cars

Here is a selection of some books about German classic cars that you may find useful.

	BMW (Haynes Classic Makes S.) Driven to succeed (Hardcover) BMW has become one of the world's most famous and desirable makes of car. This book concentrates on the exciting models: there have been many outstanding saloons and also convertibles, but much of the company's glamour comes from its coupes and sporting cars. Models like the 328, 507, 3-litre CS coupes, 2002 Turbo, M-series cars, 6-series coupes and Z1 two-seater will feature strongly. Here, for the first time in many years, is a chance to group over 70 years of BMWs together and tell a coherent story of the way the brand has evolved. Price: £13.19 Publication: 21 Dec 2005
	Daimler and Benz: The Complete History - The Birth and Evolution of the Mercedes-Benz (Hardcover) The official history of two of the world's pioneering automotive firms, lavishly illustrated with over 400 color photographs (some never before seen), noted author Dennis Adler tells the inside story of 80 years of automotive excellence. June 26, 2006 marks one of the important dates in automotive history: the merger of the Daimler and Benz motor companies. In this official history, written in cooperation with Daimler Motors, noted automobile historian Adler presents a decade-by-decade look at the evolution of one of the world's leading car companies. The book opens in early days of three pioneers, Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, and the birth of Mercedes, the modern motor car. It describes the Great War years, followed by the merger that created this classic car company in 1926. From there it takes a decade-by-decade approach, tracing the inter-war years, the rebirth after the destruction of German industry in World War II, and the succeeding years of prosperity and automotive excellence. With an introduction by racing legend Sir Stirling Moss, and new and archival photographs (some never before published), this book will become the standard for all Mercedes fanciers worldwide. Price: £17.07 Publication: Jun 2006
	Mercedes-Benz Saloons: The Classic Models of the 1960s and 1970s (Hardcover) The saloon cars produced by Mercedes-Benz during the 1960s and 1970s were hailed in their day for their sophistication and quality and the intervening years have taken away little of that respect. Many of the rugged cars from the 1970s are still in regular use, while the cars from the swinging 1960s are increasingly regarded as style icons - the perfect chic transport for artists and celebrities. The author takes a sideways look at these impressive cars, intertwining history, technical detail and anecdote. The book also includes discussion of the saloon-based cabriolets and diesels from this era. Price: £13.16 Publication: 30 May 2003
	Original Mercedes-Benz Coupes, Cabriolets, and V8 Sedans 1960-1972 (Hardcover) This book looks at the history and development of the models, from the 220SE coupe's introduction at the 1961 Frankfurt show, where it lost the limelight to a certain Jaguar, to the hugely collectable 280SE3.5 convertible of 1971, and its sedan brethren, including the monstrous 300SEL6.3. These cars were close to perfection when they left the factory. With hundreds of detail shots of some of the best cars from Europe and America, combined with a smattering of archive material, the book aims to provide a definitive guide to originality for these cars, to appeal to owners, restorers and enthusiast alike. Price: £16.49 Publication: 4 Sep 2004
	Porsche (Haynes Classic Makes S.) (Hardcover) Porsche has become one of the most evocative names in motoring history. With a tradition of engineering excellence and innovation, Porsche has developed into a brand synonymous with cutting-edge technology, and the production of stylish, high-performance cars of unrivalled reliability and build quality. The Porsche 911 is undeniably amongst the greatest sports cars of all time. Here is the full, illustrated model-by-model story of Porsche cars, encompassing such classics as the 356, the seminal 911, the 924, 944, 928 and Boxster. Price: £13.19 Publication: 18 Jan 2007
	Porsche - The Ultimate Guide (Paperback) Porsche, with its open aerodynamic coupe body, exotic appearance and performance capabilities beyond that of a normal passenger car, has become an icon in the transportation world; not only as a sports car, but also for the status and sexy image it brings to its owner. Following in the popular style of the new full-colour Standard Catalogs, "Standard Catalog of" Porsche features vehicle specifications, historical data, production information, and detailed descriptions for Porsche models from 1948 through 2004 - coverage includes all Porsche models. More than 250 crisp full-colour photographs provide enthusiasts with a fleeting glimpse of this explosive automobile. Collectors, dealers, enthusiasts - all will appreciate this resource featuring valuable pricing information for one of the sleekest machines to travel the road in the history of sports cars. Price: £10.55 Publication: Aug 2005
	Porsche 911: 1977 to 1987 (Hardcover) Starts with the introduction of the SC series and the 3.3 litre Turbo, before goingon the cover the 3.2 litre Carreras adn the early 959. A process of continous evolution has kept the 911 fresh for 40 years, while impeccable build quality has ensured that most of even the earliest cars have survived as desirable and usable classics. Price: £19.79 Publication: 18 Mar 2004
	Standard Catalogue of Volkswagen 1946-2004 (Paperback) The Volkswagen was introduced to America in 1949 - at that time, the simply designed, easy-to-operate cars were the antithesis of the flashy, chrome-covered popular American models. Yet, the Volkswagen persevered and since that time has grown to become a symbol of practicality and versatility in the U.S. Volkswagen enthusiasts will love this historical exploration of the reliable cars, covering all models imported to the U.S. from the first arrivals in 1949 to today's latest innovations. Over 180 listings provide complete coverage of each model with full-colour photos, as well as a look at some of the ads Volkswagen created, many of which toyed with their "anti-car" notoriety. Readers will find coverage of every model Volkswagen the US has seen, from the very popular Beetle to some of the most recent releases like the Touareg and Phaeton. Price: £15.99 Publication: Jan 2005
	Volkswagen Transporter: Type 2, 1950-82 (Autoclassics S.) (Paperback) The Volkswagen Transporter has had a long and worthy career. Developed alongside the Beetle to be a cheap and economical light commercial vehicle, it found favour as a camper van with several generations who appreciated its simplicity and roomy interior, and the fact that it was just a bit different. Laurence Meredith tells the full story of the air-cooled Transporter in all its forms - 'splittie', 'bay' and 'wedge', from 1950 to the conversion to water-cooled engines and the end of an era in 1982. Price: £9.89 Publication: 24 Jun 2005

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