Mercedes-Benz, SLK R170

The SLK R170 was Mercedes' entry ticket into the compact, more affordable roadster market. Now, some 20 years after its introduction, mint examples have already evolved into sought after collectibles. Last updated in Feb. 2017, this 200-page guide does not only inform you about the cars' history, it also explains their chassis number and data card and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide. These are some of the topics covered:
*The development of the R170
*Trouble shooting the vario roof
*The engines
*First upgrades
*The 2000 facelift
*The SLK32 AMG
*The special editions
*The Brabus SLK

• R170 buyer's guide
  *The VIN/FIN explained
  *The data card
  *R170 model codes
  *Technical specifications
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  This guide ends with a free book offer. Enjoy reading!

The book is part of a series that covers all three SLK models. It is also available in a printed version. The author Bernd S. Koehling has so far over 25 books and e-books about Mercedes-Benz cars to his credit. They cover vehicles from the 1947 170V to the 2012 SL65 AMG

Auteur

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 1947 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.

If you would like to know more about Bernd's books or want to read his blog with selected Mercedes stories, why don't you visit his website: benz-books.com