The period covered by this book saw the appearance of some of the most iconic Mercedes-Benz models every produced - most notably a fabulous series of supercharged sports tourers with SS, SSK, 500K and 540K designations; Despite the variety of different models, the main focus of attention has always been on the outrageously fast, luxurious, limited-edition Mercedes-Benz cars which were owned by the rich and glamorous in the 1920s and '30s. Using a selection of period and retrospective articles, this collection includes road tests, model introductions, race reports and classic historical salons.