The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Book (English and German and French Edition)

From the very first 300SL to its 2011 successor SLS, this iconic sports car truly reveals how engineering can achieve the status of fine art. And who better to document this parade of automotive milestones than René Staud? His atmospheric shots will enrapture the hearts and imaginations of car connoisseurs everywhere as he builds on the successes of his Mercedes-Benz SL calendars. This title is a love song to an exceptional car--the car that pioneered the gull-wing door and long the favorite of celebrities such as Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Alfred Hitchcock. Each carefully staged photograph showcases the sculpted curves and precise details--all while capturing the thrills of this ultimate ride.