Designed by Mercedes's head of design Bruno Sacco, the W124 range immediately became the benchmark by which medium-sized car models were judged in the late 1980s due to its engineering excellence and high build quality. There was a model to suit every would-be-buyer, from the taxi driver through the family motorist and on to those who were willing and able to pay for luxury and performance.

The book covers:

Design, development and manufacture of all models of W124 including estates, cabriolets and the stylish coup range

Engines and performance

Special editions and AMG models

Buying and owning a W124 today