by Anthony Pritchard

A photographic portrait of Mercedes-Benz in sports car and Grand Prix racing

This lavish photographic history chronicles the second great historic period of Mercedes-Benz in Grand Prix racing, together with the team's sports car achievements in the post-war years. This is the period of Moss and Fangio, two of the greatest ever drivers, and also of Moss's extraordinary 1955 Mille Miglia victory. With a wealth of period photographs accompanied by an expert commentary provide, this handsome book provides a unique portrait, reconstructing the scene and atmosphere of the time.

Contents:

• Overture
• Gullwing Competition Sports Cars
• Return to Grand Prix Racing, 1954
• Racing the W196 Grand Prix Cars, 1955
• Racing the 300SLR, 1955
• Appendices

Hardcover, 23 x 28,5 cm, 384 Seiten, 40 farbige und 400 s/w-Abbildungen, englischer Text