MERCEDES AND BENZ RACING 1900-1955: AN APPRECIATION

Immerse yourself in the exhilarating realm of Mercedes-Benz racing, where cutting-edge technology, speed, and courageous drivers have left an indelible mark on motorsport history. Mercedes and Benz Racing presents the remarkable narrative of the Rennabteilung - the iconic Mercedes-Benz racing division - tracing its journey from the inception of motor racing in the early 1900s to Daimler-Benz's dramatic exit from Grand Prix and sports car competitions in 1955.

This magnificent, photo-filled volume aims to depict the first 55 years of challenges and achievements of Mercedes and Benz racing, richly illustrated with historical images that showcase both triumphs and obstacles, as well as the external factors that influenced the Rennabteilung.

From the inception of Daimler and Benz and the creation of the Mercedes brand, to its exit from Grand Prix and sports car competitions, this extensive history covers the illustrious period of motorsport. It includes Grands Prix, wooden board racing, and legendary endurance events such as the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio, and Carrera Pan Americana, along with record-setting hill climbs and land speed records throughout Europe, the USA, and South America.

Meet the brave trailblazers who challenged the boundaries of engineering and bravery – Emil Jellinek, Ferdinand Porsche, Camille Jenatzy, Christian Lautenschlager, Otto Salzer, Ralph de Palma, Barney Oldfield, Alfred Neubauer, Manfred von Brauchitsch, Rudolf Caracciola, Rudolf Uhlenhaut, Juan Fangio, Stirling Moss … these are just a handful of the names that are part of Mercedes-Benz's rich racing legacy.

Featuring prominently, of course, are the mighty cars themselves, such as the Gordon Bennett racers, Blitzen Benz, the 1914 Supercharged Mercedes … plus W25, W125, W154, W196, and 300SL – mixed with those recognisable ones that it would be churlish to leave out! 

Packed with over 1,200 rare and evocative period images, many published here for the first time, this nearly 600-page collector's edition is a treasure trove for motorsport enthusiasts.

With its engaging storytelling and immersive format, Mercedes and Benz Racing 1900-1955: An Appreciation is more than a book - it's a high-octane journey through one of the most exhilarating chapters in automotive history, capturing the passion, ambition, and relentless pursuit of speed that defined Mercedes-Benz as a true racing powerhouse.