{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-saloon-coupe-the-complete-story","title":"Mercedes-Benz Saloon Coupe","description":"First produced in 1928, Mercedes-Benz Coupés became the embodiment of elegance and exclusivity on four wheels. Their design became an experience for all the senses, appealing to every emotion. Hans-Dieter Futschik, the designer responsible for many of the later Mercedes-Benz models, said of the Saloon Coupé: 'A shorter wheelbase compared with the saloons gives it different proportions that are almost sports car-like in character. The passenger compartment is set further back. This gives it a sportier look than a saloon. In addition, the greenhouse is smaller and more streamlined than the basic body. It looks like a small head set on a muscular body, exuding a powerful and more dynamic attitude... Everything radiates power, elegance and agility.'  This complete guide includes an overview of early automotive history; pre-merger design from both Benz and Daimler; the historical protagonists and how they influenced the design; how design and fashion change vehicle shape; the continued development of Saloon Coupe design to suit every class and finally, the modern idea of the Coupe.","brand":"The Crowood Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54177192771928,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781785009334_a681ddf2-4cd7-4534-b408-a37ba4cb6b2c.jpg?v=1778903154","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-saloon-coupe-the-complete-story","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}