Mercedes-Benz Slk

Born in Coventry, the heart of Britain's motor industry, Brian comes from a family with a proud heritage in the automotive and aviation fields. He trained as a mechanical engineer, and worked for a time at his father's garage. Brian became heavily involved in the classic car scene at 19, and says he turned to writing by accident. He now writes full-time and, since 1990, when his first book was released, he has had over 80 titles published. Brian and his wife, Miho, have two children, Louis and Sophie-Mercedes. They currently live in Chiba, close to Tokyo, where they can enjoy life with their Dobermann and a Thoroughbred racehorse, now retired from the tracks.

a fine reference book. Autovisie magazine hundreds of rarely seen images and wonderfully detailed specifications. Anyone who loves the baby Benz roadster will want to own this 224-page hardcover book. Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car

• Introduction Acknowledgements Chapter One: History Of The Brand Chapter Two: The Earlier SLKs Chapter Three: Ready For The Showroom Chapter Four: The Early Production Models Chapter Five: The R171 Facelift Chapter Six: End Of The Second Generation Appendix I: Year-By-Year Range Details Appendix II: Engine Specifications Appendix III: Colour & Trim Summary Appendix IV: Chassis Numbers & Production Figures Index