{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-the-1960s-w111-two-and-four-door-from-the-220b-sedan-to-the-220seb-cabriolet-paperback","title":"MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1960s, W111 Two- and Four-Door: From the 220b Sedan to the 220SEb Cabriolet - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBernd S. Koehling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMERCEDES W111: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SEDANS, COUPÉS \u0026amp; CABRIOLETS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2026 Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel History, Engineering and a Substantially Expanded Buyer's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1959, the Mercedes W111 marked an important new chapter in Daimler-Benz history. Its elegant styling, advanced engineering and Béla Barényi's pioneering safety concepts helped establish new standards and made the W111 one of the company's most significant postwar model series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis large format, extensively updated 2026 edition covers the complete history and technical development of the W111 Sedans, Coupés and Cabriolets. It now also includes a substantially expanded buyer's guide covering the most important areas to inspect when evaluating one of these cars today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than 180 color photographs illustrate the cars, their interiors, chassis components, suspension and important originality details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eA Substantially Expanded Buyer's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed advice on rust and bodywork, originality, engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, electrical systems, interiors, documentation and the most important points to check before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete W111 Model History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the 220b, 220Sb and 220SEb Sedans to the 230S and the elegant W111 Coupés and Cabriolets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eSafety and Technical Development\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBéla Barényi's pioneering safety concepts, the development of the safety body and the engineering that distinguished the W111 generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eVIN and Data Card Decoding\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuidance for identifying original specifications, equipment, paint colors, interiors and other factory details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eUS-Market Versions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferences in equipment, lighting, regulations and specifications of cars built for the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eOriginal Colors and Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFactory paint and upholstery information useful when assessing authenticity and originality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eCoachbuilt Cars and Motorsport\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare special-bodied W111 models and the role of the series in competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eSpecifications and Production Figures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngines, performance data, dimensions, production numbers and other essential reference information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you already own a W111, are considering buying one, or simply appreciate these elegant Mercedes-Benz classics, this book combines model history, engineering, detailed photographs and practical buying advice in one comprehensive volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Bernd S. Koehling, author of more than 20 books on Mercedes-Benz automobiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdditional photographs and sample pages from the book appear farther down this product page.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 25 books and e-books written about Mercedes-Benz cars, Bernd S. Koehling has proven to be an authority on the brand. The books cover cars from the 1936 170V to the 2012 SL R231. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bernd has been involved in the Mercedes scene since the early 1970s, when he restored a pre-war 170V Cabriolet B. Since then he has not only owned many classic Mercedes including a 220S, 300d Adenauer, 200D, 250SE, 280SE Coupe 3.5, 300SEL, 350SL, 280E, 450SE, SLK230, he has also gained a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares with his readers. His other weakness revolves around British cars, here especially Jaguar and Alvis.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 218\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67901731700888,"sku":"9781719469487","price":74.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/kWM2NMsmzy9781719469487.webp?v=1793861568","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobookstore.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-the-1960s-w111-two-and-four-door-from-the-220b-sedan-to-the-220seb-cabriolet-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}