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Mercedesbenz Grand Prix W196 : Spectacular Silver Arrows, 19541955 (Ludvigsen Library)
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Few Racing Cars Have Had The Sensational Impact Of The W196 Introduced By Mercedesbenz In The French Grand Prix On July 4, 1954. It Was A Feast Of Exotic Features From Its Streamlined Bodywork And Direct Fuel Injection To Its Inboard Brakes And Valvespringfree Straighteight Engine. The W196 Scored A Onetwo Debut Triumph 40 Years To The Day After A Onetwothree Victory By Mercedes In The Same Event. Its Two Seasons, 1954 And 55, Took Iconic Argentinean Driver Juan Manuel Fangio To His Second And Third World Championships Against Strong Competition From Ferrari And Maserati. Stirling Moss, Hermann Lang, Piero Taruffi And Karl Kling Were Other Drivers Of These Postwar Silver Arrows In Epic Contests At Monaco, Monza, Zandvoort, Silverstone, The Nrburgring And Other Classic Tracks. Rare And Dramatic Images From The Worldfamed Ludvigsen Library Evoke The Drama Of The W196S Races Under The Direction Of Burly Team Manager Alfred Neubauer, While Karl Ludvigsens Intimate Introduction And Insightful Captions Take The Reader Inside These Amazing Cars And Their Creators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix W196'? A: The book 'Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix W196: Spectacular Silver Arrows, 1954-1955' was published on October 1, 2009.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix W196' is Karl Ludvigsen.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 128 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this book is a First Edition.
- Q: What are the main features of the Mercedes-Benz W196 discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various features of the W196, including its streamlined bodywork, direct fuel injection, inboard brakes, and its valve-spring-free straight-eight engine.
- Q: Which famous driver’s achievements are highlighted in the book? A: The book highlights the achievements of iconic Argentinean driver Juan Manuel Fangio, who won his second and third world championships while driving the W196.
- Q: What racing events are covered in this book? A: The book covers epic contests at classic tracks including Monaco, Monza, Zandvoort, Silverstone, and the Nürburgring.
- Q: Are there any images included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes rare and dramatic images from the world-famed Ludvigsen Library.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about the Mercedes-Benz W196? A: The book provides intimate insights and captions that take the reader inside the W196 and its creators, along with the narrative of its races under team manager Alfred Neubauer.