Mercedes-Benz, the Slk Models: The R172, Paperback

The SLK R172 is the first compact Mercedes roadster that resembles its larger brother, the SL. This has the advantage that we get for substantially less money a car that looks almost like its "big brother." This similarity continues on the inside, where quality and level of equipment have markedly improved. This 180-page guide tells the SLK R172's story. It does not only inform you about the car

About the Author:

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. Bernd has always considered Mercedes one of his favorite car manufacturers and has driven almost all Mercedes models built since the 1950s. His other weakness revolves around British cars, here especially Jaguar and Alvis.