Bernd S. Koehling


Biography

Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the 1950s and 1960s in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 200D fintail, 250SE, 300d, 280SE 3.5 Coupe and a 350SL.

Mercedes cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years.

His other interest is in British cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguar models. Among them a 420G and a more modern XJ 40 Vanden Plas.

Up to now Bernd has published more than 20 books about Mercedes-Benz cars.

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Books

The Mercedes R129 SL    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $8.99 USD. 12180 words. Published on May 16, 2012. Nonfiction.

This new ebook deals with the SL R129, produced from 1989 to 2001. The book has some 130 unique pictures. The author has over 20 Mercedes ebooks and books to his credit. This guide covers all engines, AMG, all Special Edition models and most of the important tuners such as Brabus, Renntech, Carlsson etc. It also includes a testdrive with a SL600 7.4 Renntech
The Mercedes R107 SL    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 9000 words. Published on May 12, 2012. Nonfiction.

This new e-book covers the SL R107, produced from 1971 to 1989. The book has over 70 unique pictures, most of them in color. The author has over 20 Mercedes e-books and books to his credit. One can read about the development, all engines, the 1980 and 1985 upgrades and the forgotten 500SL Rally. But also about tuners such as AMG, Brabus, Koenig etc.
The Mercedes R230 SL    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $8.99 USD. 15970 words. Published on May 9, 2012. Nonfiction.

This new e-book deals with the SL R230, produced from 2001 to 2011. It offers some 170 unique pictures. The author has over 20 Mercedes ebooks and books to his credit. This guide covers - the R230 with all engine choices, - all AMG models incl. the Black Series, - the upgrades during the 2006 and 2008 facelifts, - the Special Edition models and - tuners such as Brabus, Carlsson, Renntech etc.
The Mercedes R231 SL    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 7530 words. Published on May 9, 2012. Nonfiction.

This new e-book covers the brand new SL R231, launched in 2012. Some 70 pictures of all versions are included in this e-book. The author has over 20 Mercedes ebooks and books to his credit. The guide deals with the development, the aluminum-body, the new interior and Comand system, the revised engines, both AMG versions and the Edition 1. It also compares the SL with the BMW 650i Cabrio
The Mercedes 300SE and 600    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $8.99 USD. 15410 words. Published on May 4, 2012. Nonfiction.

This new e-book covers the 300SE W112 and the 600 W100 with over 110 unique pictures, most of them in color. The author has over 20 Mercedes-Benz e-books and books to his credit. One can read about the development and launch of both the 300SE fintail and the 600, the racing history of the 300SE, a comparison with a Jaguar Mk 10, the 600 coachbuilt versions and how it was to drive a 600 Pullman
The Mercedes 170V    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 7730 words. Published on November 4, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book is all about the 170V W136. It has some 60 unique pictures, many of them in color. One can read about the history of the 170V after WWII, plus the diesel and the OTP versions. It also covers the coachbuilders, the sales performance, the 170 compact and lets the reader experience driving the car back in the 1950s. The author has over 20 Mercedes ebooks and books to his credit.
The Mercedes 300S    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 13270 words. Published on November 4, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book covers the luxurious 300S/Sc. It also deals with four of the most influential men of the 1950s and 1960s within Daimler-Benz. The book has some 90 unique pictures, many of them in color. One can read about the history of the 300S, the Pinin Farina cars and how it is to experience a 300S roadster today. The author has over 20 Mercedes ebooks and books to his credit.
The Mercedes W108, W109    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 9500 words. Published on November 4, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book is about the Mercedes W108, 109 six-cylinder sedans, produced from 1965 to 1972. The book has over 50 unique pictures, most of them in color. The author has over 20 Mercedes-Benz e-books and books to his credit. This guide covers the 250, 300 and the 280 series, the coachbuilders, the individual sales history and the joy of owning a 250SE back in the 1970s.
The Mercedes W111/W112 coupes and cabriolets    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 7540 words. Published on November 4, 2011. Nonfiction.

The W111,W112 coupes and cabriolets are some of the most beautiful cars ever produced in the Mercedes-Benz history. This e-book covers each individual model, their sales performance and lets the reader experience driving the 280SE 3.5 Coupe. There are over 70 unique color pictures, most of them never published before. The author has over 20 Mercedes e-books and books to his credit.
The Mercedes W110 Fintail    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 7040 words. Published on November 4, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book is all about the four-cylinder fintail W110 sedan. It has some 60 unique pictures, most of them in color. The author has over 20 Mercedes-Benz e-books and books to his credit. This guide covers the 190 fintail, its diesel derivation and the 200 and 230 models, their individual sales history, the coachbuilders like the IMA Universal and how it was to experience a 190D.
The Mercedes W111 Fintail    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 9480 words. Published on November 4, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book covers the fintail W111 sedan. It offers some 60 unique pictures, most of them in color. The author has over 20 Mercedes-Benz e-books and books to his credit. This guide covers the development, launch and safety features. It deals with the racing history, the coachbuilders, the individual sales performance and how it was in the 1960s to be driven in a black 220S by a chauffeur.
The Mercedes 300SL    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 12540 words. Published on November 3, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new ebook is about the 300SL coupe and roadster. It has over 70 unique pictures, most of them in color. One can read about the market situation, the history of both cars, what alternatives were available and of two people, who used the gullwing as daily driver, one even for over 400,000 km. The author has over 20 Mercedes ebooks and books to his credit
The Mercedes 190SL    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 9440 words. Published on November 3, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book is all about the 190SL. It has over 50 unique pictures, many of them in color. One can read about the development and launch of the 190SL, the need for and testing of a bigger engine, the racing history and a comparison with a turbo-charged 190SL at the end of the 1950s. The author has over 20 Mercedes ebooks and books to his credit.
The Mercedes 220    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 5270 words. Published on November 3, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book is all about the 220 W187. It has over 50 unique pictures, many of them in color. One can read about the history of the 220 sedan, the cabriolets A and B, the coupe and the OTP and coachbuilt cars such as the Wendler cabrio. The book covers also the sales performance and how it is to drive the 220 sedan today. The author has over 20 Mercedes ebooks and books to his credit
The Mercedes 219, 220 Ponton    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 8600 words. Published on November 3, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book is all about the 1954-1960 six-cylinder ponton sedan. It has over 60 unique pictures, many of them in color. One can read about the history of the 220a, the 219 and 220S/SE, the "Hydrak" transmission and the cabriolet and coupe. It talks about the individual sales performance and about driving a 220S today. The author has over 20 Mercedes ebooks and books to his credit.
The Mercedes 180, 190 Ponton    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 9010 words. Published on November 3, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book is all about the four-cylinder 180, 190 ponton sedan. It has some 70 unique pictures, many of them in color. One can read about the history of the 180 and 180D, the 190 and 190D, the coachbuilders, pick-ups like the South African "Bakkie", the racing history and how it is to drive a 180D today. The author has over 20 Mercedes ebooks and books to his credit.
The Mercedes 300 Adenauer    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 8840 words. Published on November 3, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book covers the 300 Adenauer, built from 1951 till 1962. It has some 60 unique pictures, most of them in color. In this guide one can read about the development of the 300, the 300b, c and d series, the cabriolets, the coachbuilders and sales performance. Plus how K. Adenauer experienced his 300 cars. The author has over 20 mercedes ebooks and books to his credit
The Mercedes Pagoda SL    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 10360 words. Published on November 3, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book deals with the Mercedes W113 Pagoda SL. The book has over 60 unique pictures, most of them in color. The author has over 20 Mercedes e-books and books to his credit. This guide covers the development of the three SL models, the racing history, the coachbuilders, in-house conversions, sales performance of the individual models and how owners of a 230SL saw their car in the 1960s.
The Mercedes 170S    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 6530 words. Published on November 3, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book is all about the 170S W136 with its sedan and cabriolet variations. The book has over 50 unique pictures, most of them in color. In this book one can read about the history of the 170S and the cabriolet and diesel versions. The book also talks about the coachbuilders, the sales performance and how it is to experience a 170S today
The Mercedes W108, W109 V8    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $7.99 USD. 9880 words. Published on October 19, 2011. Nonfiction.

This new e-book is about the Mercedes W108,W109 sedan with V8 engine, produced from 1967 to 1972. The book has some 70 unique pictures, most of them in color. The author has over 20 Mercedes e-books and books to his credit. One can read about the development of the 6.3, the 280/300 3.5 and 4.5 series, coachbuilders such as Crayford, racing activities (AMG etc) and how it is to drive a 6.3 today

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