A dynamic exploration of Mercedes, one of the world's foremost car brands, with lively photography and witty observations about why we love it. Karl Benz, who founded Mercedes-Benz, invented the first car. So, since 1879, Mercedes-Benz has been at the forefront of innovation. With its superior quality, sleek look, and iconic three-pointed star logo, it's a car brand with true global power and recognition. It has produced some of the fastest cars in the world, such as the 2022 Mercedes-AMG ONE hybrid model, which can reach speeds of 219 miles per hour.
This fun and fascinating book, written by car-enthusiast and Mercedes owner Vaughan Grylls, is a tour de force through the history of Mercedes as told by its cars. From the world's first car, the Benz Patent Motor Car
, to the most expensive car ever sold, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé, the story of Mercedes is a long and fascinating one, and it is described in this book alongside a stunning range of over 100 photographs.