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The Spirit of Mercedes

50 Reasons Why We Love Them

Vaughan Grylls

Batsford

Format:

Hardback ISBN: 9781837330249

Hardback publication date: 11 June 2026

Series: The Spirit of Classic Cars

Category: Design

Hardback price:

£ 18.99

A dynamic exploration of Mercedes, one of the world’s foremost car brands, with lively photography and witty observations about why we love them.

Karl Benz, who founded Mercedes Benz, invented the first car. So, since 1879, Mercedes Benz has been at the forefront of innovation. With their superior quality, sleek look and iconic three-pointed star logo (with the points representing land, sea and air), it’s a car brand with true global power and recognition. It has produced some of the fastest cars in the world, such as the 2022 Mercedes-AMG One Hybrid model, which can reach speeds of 219 mph.

This fun and fascinating book, written by car-enthusiast and Mercedes owner Vaughan Grylls, is a tour de force through the history of Mercedes as told by its cars. From the world’s first car, the Benz Patent Motor Carto the most expensive car ever sold, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, the story of Mercedes is a long and fascinating one, and is described in this book alongside a stunning range of photography. 

The ideal gift for every car enthusiast, whether they’re a Mercedes aficionado or just an admirer, this beautifully illustrated book perfectly conveys the joys of this classic brand.

ABOUT THE Author

Vaughan Grylls is an artist and writer who has been a VW enthusiast ever since he bought a 1956 Beetle in 1966. He has since owned more VWs than any other make of car. His two favourites are a 1966 Variant 1500S and a seventh-generation 2016 GTI. He lives in London and East Kent.

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