{"product_id":"9781836440413","title":"Mercedes-Benz: the Amg Cars","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Brian Long\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMotor cars: general interest\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e March 2026 by David \u0026amp; Charles (Veloce) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 480 pages, 673 Illustrations \u003cbr\u003e311mm x 258mm x 37mm | 2694g\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gardners-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/StarEmpty.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/StarEmpty.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom small-time tuner to global automotive legend – this is the ultimate guide to the Mercedes-AMG story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers:The full story of AMG’s independent era and its 1990s transition into official Mercedes-Benz partnershipAll production AMG models from 1993 to 2024, presented in chronological chaptersLegendary engines, tuning techniques, and motorsport triumphsRare and obscure models alongside the most celebrated iconsHundreds 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet ready to experience the full-throttle story of the three-letter badge that changed Mercedes-Benz forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57130683957623,"sku":"9781836440413","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/9781836440413.jpg?v=1780060634","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.co.uk\/products\/9781836440413","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}