First produced in 1928, Mercedes-Benz Coupes 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 Coupe: '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.
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