German Legends

By (author) Ruch Peter; By (author) Rapelli Andrea
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German Cars is a visually stunning tribute to the excellence of German automotive engineering, showcasing iconic brands, legendary models, and the evolution of performance, design, and innovation.
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This photography book is dedicated to the excellence of German cars and provides a visual journey through the most important brands in motor history, catching the essence and soul of these wonders on four wheels. From the legendary Mercedes-Benz to the outstanding sport features of BMW and Porsche, to the versatility of the Volkswagen Group, this is a story of accurate engineering and extraordinary design.

This book is not just a collection of breathtaking images, but a tribute to the German passion for technical perfection and continuous evolution: starting from Benz and Daimler, the reader will move on to timeless icons such as the VW Beetle, the Porsche 911 and the Mercedes 300 SL. Not to forget the new challenges of electrification, with the VW ID.3 or the BMW XM hybrid SUV.

Biographical note:

Peter Ruch, former editor-in-chief of the important Swiss magazine Automobil Revue, endows this project with his extensive knowledge and passion for cars. For many years he has been a relevant member of the international jury of “Cars of the Year”. Andrea Rapelli is a journalist and worked on the update of this edition. He is specialised in production cars and loves vintage cars and motorcycles. He is currently working for Quattroruote and he is in charge of road tests.