Books about the Mercedes Heckflosse or Fintail Coupés, Convertibles and the 4 door sedans.

• Mercedes-Benz, van V tot SLC.
  By Robert Scheerboom, Uitgeverij de Alk B.V., ISBN: 90-6013-053-7.
  A Dutch book that has given me some valuable information about all the Heckflossen models. Besides that, this book gives also a lot of information from the 170V (W136) to the 500SLC (W107).
• Das grosse Mercedes Heckflosse Buch.
  By Matthias Rocke, HEEL Verlag, ISBN: 3-89365-508-5.
  Lots of pictures and info in German language, also included is a list of Heckflosse modelcars. Unfortunately only the Coupés and Convertibles that were produced alongside the 4 door sedans are mentioned, that leaves out the 280SE and 280SE 3.5 models.
• Mercedes-Benz Cabriolets, vom 170 und 220 bis zum 280SE 3,5 V8.
  By Halwart Schrader, Schrader-Motor-Chronik, ISBN: 3-613-87077-0.
  A small book but lots of pictures and photos. Unfortunately, like the title says, only the Convertibles are mentioned in this book.
• Essential Mercedes Coupés, Cabriolets & Saloons 53-67. 'Ponton' and 'Fintail' models from 180D to 300SE.
  By James Taylor, Bay View Books, ISBN: 1-901432-00-9.
  Not only does the author tells us about the Heckflossen, his predecessors (the W105, W120, W121, W128 and W180) are also pictured in this book. In English. Again, just the Coupés and Convertibles that were produced alongside the 4 door sedans are mentioned so no 280SE and 280SE 3.5.
• Mercedes-Benz Ponton und Heckflosse, Die Autos und ihre Geschichte 1953 - 1967.
  By Joachim Lederer, Motorbuch Verlag, ISBN: 3-613-01832-2.
  In detail this book is the same as 'Essential Mercedes Coupés, Cabriolets & Saloons 53-67' but in the German language.
• The Mercedes-Benz since 1945, Volume 2: The 1960s including 600s and new Generation models.
  By James Taylor, Motorbooks International, ISBN: 0-900549-96-3.
  Not only its predecessors but also its successor, the W108 and the W114 and W115 (Strich 8) find a place in this book. This book mentions all the Coupés and Convertibles.
• Die S-klasse von Mercedes-Benz, Von der Kultur des Fahrens.
  Heribert Hofner, Bechtermünz Verlag, ISBN:3-86047-589-4.
  This book deals with the history of the S-class cars of Mercedes-Benz starting with the pre-war cars and ending with the W140. A whole chapter is dedicated to the Mercedes Heckflosse. There are many beautiful pictures throughout the book including a complete list of details of the S cars and of, yes, all Coupés and Convertibles. In German Language.
• Mercedes-Benz Production Models, 1946-1975
  By W. Robert Nitske, Motorbooks International, ISBN: 0-87938-047-0.
  A great book by the well known writer Nitske, gives lots of detailed information in English.

Books that deal ONLY with the 4 door sedan Mercedes Heckflosse or Fintail.

• Auto's die Geschichte machten: Mercedes-Benz Heckflosse.
  By Hermann Ries, Motor Buch Verlag, ISBN: 3-613-01369-X.
  One of the best books there is to find on the Heckflosse cars. There is also a lot of info about an abandoned small Mercedes (W122) that resembles the Heckflosse car. In German language.
• Mercedes-Benz Heckflossen modelle 220, 190/200, 230, 300 SE.
  By Walter Zeichner, Schrader-Motor-Chronik, ISBN: 3-922-617-34-4.
  The smallest book in this row but most of its contents are nice pictures from brochures, also includes a list of modelcars. In German language.
• Road Tests & Articles, Mercedes-Benz 220S/SE, 250S/SE, 280S/SE, 300SE/SEL Saloons 1957-72.
  Compiled by Trevor Adler, Transport Source Books, ISBN: 85847-380-2.
  Transport Source Books exists to publish a highly specialized selection of source material for the serious transport enthusiast. In this book, they chart the development of Mercedes-Benz saloons badged with an S, produced between the period 1957 and 1972. The road test and articles are all drawn from English magazines.
• Mercedes-Benz of the 1960's.
  Compiled by Colin Pitt, Unique Motoring Portfolios.
  Unique Motoring Portfolios bring together road tests, servicing information and adverts from the rarest motoring magazines. The 230 SL and the 600 are also featured in this edition but the bulk of the book is about the Heckflosse.

DVDs about the Mercedes Heckflosse or Fintail.

• Die Mercedes-Benz Heckflosse.
  Oldtimervideo, Hamburg.
  This DVD is a genuine 'must-have' for all fans of the Heckflossen. Original TV commercials, crashtests, modelcars etc. can all be seen on this dvd. Including some tips when buying one. In the German language.
• Die Mercedes-Benz PKW der 50er und 60er Jahre.
  Oldtimervideo, Hamburg.
  This DVD covers all the Mercedes cars that could be found in the 1950s and 60s. The Ponton, the 300, the 600, the W108, the SL models and of course the Heckflossen. In the German language.