As time goes by, older SLs have tended to fall into the hands of collectors, often becoming too valuable or rare to use on a daily basis. The R230-series, however, launched just over a decade ago, allows the enthusiast to enjoy a genuine modern classic a car that, thanks to its bloodlines, is guaranteed a place in automotive history.With very few books written covering the newer SL models, this book the fourth volume in a series by Brian Long and Veloce Publishing covering all Mercedes SL models brings the complete story of the R230 to life.An invaluable resource, it is not only the ideal reference work both for fans of the Stuttgart marque, and for those looking for originality in their own car but, with its stunning photography, and contemporary material gathered from all over the world, also makes a true connoisseur’s coffee table book.