From small-time tuner to global automotive legend – this is the ultimate guide to the Mercedes-AMG story.
Explore the thrilling history of AMG, the performance brand that transformed Mercedes-Benz from a symbol of refined luxury into a fierce motorsport competitor and producer of some of the most desirable performance vehicles on the planet. Written by renowned automotive historian Brian Long, Mercedes-Benz: The AMG Cars charts the full journey from the brand’s unofficial beginnings to its modern-day status as an icon of high-performance engineering.
Discover how two ex-Mercedes engineers, Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, began handcrafting race engines in a garage, and how their tiny operation became a global performance powerhouse. With deep dives into key models like the AMG Hammer, groundbreaking moments in DTM and Group C racing, and the official tie-up with Mercedes-Benz that reshaped the brand’s future, this is a comprehensive year-by-year chronicle of a unique automotive evolution.
The book covers:
• The full story of AMG’s independent era and its 1990s transition into official Mercedes-Benz partnership
• All production AMG models from 1993 to 2024, presented in chronological chapters
• Legendary engines, tuning techniques, and motorsport triumphs
• Rare and obscure models alongside the most celebrated icons
• Hundreds of colour images, advertisements, and catalogue shots (over 660 visuals)
• With expert insights, rare images, and rich historical detail, this book is essential reading for Mercedes fans, collectors, and motoring enthusiasts alike.
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