{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-the-1960s-w108-and-w109-v8-from-the-280se-3-5-to-the-300sel-6-3-paperback","title":"MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1960s, W108 and W109 V8: From the 280SE 3.5 to the 300SEL 6.3 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBernd S. Koehling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMercedes-Benz W108\/W109 V8 Sedans, 2025 Edition - History, Technology \u0026amp; Buyer's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the \u003ci\u003eonly book\u003c\/i\u003e dedicated to Mercedes-Benz's legendary V8 sedans of the 1960s and 70s. Covering the elegant \u003cb\u003e280SE 3.5\u003c\/b\u003e, the rare \u003cb\u003e300SEL 4.5\u003c\/b\u003e, and the groundbreaking \u003cb\u003e300SEL 6.3\u003c\/b\u003e, it combines in-depth history, technical insights, and a comprehensive \u003cb\u003e20+ page buyer's guide\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eUpdated in August 2025, this edition includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopment and model history of all V8 W108\/W109 sedans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis numbers and data card explained - confirm originality with ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 140 recent full-color photos of exteriors, interiors, engines, and suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal brochure excerpts and power\/torque charts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial chapter on Béla Barényi, the safety pioneer behind the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether you're a collector, restorer, or enthusiast, this guide is the most complete resource on the V8 W108\/W109 sedans-essential for anyone passionate about Mercedes-Benz history and engineering.\u003cbr\u003e. \u003ci\u003eAlso available in German as a hardcover edition - see other formats on this page.\u003c\/i\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 his first 170 Cabrio 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 in his books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mercedes has always been considered one of his favorite car manufacturers and Bernd has driven almost all Mercedes models built since the 1950s. His other weakness revolves around British cars, here especially Jaguar and Alvis.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 24, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43424420692035,"sku":"9781545583517","price":67.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store7994.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-the-1960s-w108-and-w109-v8-from-the-280se-3-5-to-the-300sel-6-3-paperback","provider":"STORE 7994","version":"1.0","type":"link"}