MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1960s, W108 and W109 6-Cylinder: From the 250S to the 300SEL 2.8 - Paperback

MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1960s, W108 and W109 6-Cylinder: From the 250S to the 300SEL 2.8 - Paperback

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MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1960s, W108 and W109 6-Cylinder: From the 250S to the 300SEL 2.8 - Paperback
  • MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1960s, W108 and W109 6-Cylinder: From the 250S to the 300SEL 2.8 - Paperback
MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1960s, W108 and W109 6-Cylinder: From the 250S to the 300SEL 2.8 - Paperback

MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1960s, W108 and W109 6-Cylinder: From the 250S to the 300SEL 2.8 - Paperback

$75.52
$75.52

by Bernd S. Koehling (Author)

Mercedes-Benz W108/W109 Six-Cylinder Sedans, 2025 Edition - History, Technology & Buyer's Guide

This is the only English-language book dedicated exclusively to the six-cylinder Mercedes W108 and W109 models. Covering the 250S, 250SE, 280S, 280SE, 300SE and 300SEL, it combines detailed history, technical data, and a comprehensive 18-page buyer's guide with more than 150 recent full-color photographs.
With their elegant styling, refined engineering, and lasting prestige, the W108 and W109 sedans remain icons of 1960s and early '70s motoring. This edition is the definitive reference for enthusiasts, collectors, and future owners.

Inside you will discover:
  • Model history and development - tracing updates, design changes, and production milestones.
  • Expanded 18-page buyer's guide - practical advice on rust, mechanical issues, and originality checks.
  • Chassis numbers & data card decoded - understand VINs and factory build sheets with ease.
  • Coachbuilt and custom versions - unique W108/W109 variations explained.
  • Performance & torque data - comparative charts of the six-cylinder engines.
  • Technical specs & production history - complete technical overview of all six-cylinder models.
  • 150+ full-color photos - exteriors, interiors, engine bays, and suspension details.
  • Fritz Nallinger spotlight - Daimler-Benz leader behind the W108/W109 and other Mercedes legends.

Whether you are researching, buying, or simply admiring these cars, this book delivers the most complete insight into the W108/W109 six-cylinder sedans and their place in Mercedes-Benz history. Also available in German as a hardcover edition - see other formats on this page

Author Biography

With over 25 books and e-books written about Mercedes-Benz cars, Bernd S. Koehling has proven to be an authority on the brand. Those books cover cars from the 1936 170V to the 2012 SL R231.

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.

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.
Number of Pages: 208
Dimensions: 0.54 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: January 11, 2017

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