1961 Mercedes-Benz Odd & Intriguing Facts Booklet #PAM 475. A collection of odd & intriguing facts about Mercedes-Benz Automobiles. To the Reader: This booklet contains exactly what the title says - an odd and intriguing collection of facts about Mercedes-Benz automobiles. No where is the writing editorialized because the writer, Mr. Ken Purdy, feels very strongly about presenting "just the facts" - and we agree with him. We hope you will find them interesting. Examples: Mercedes-Benz cars are sold in 143 countries.  -  The academically correct pronunciation is Mert-Say-dis Benz.  -  From 1909 to 1912 Berner Eli ("Barney") Oldfield and Bob Burman set 23 US and world records in Benz racing cars.  -   In recent years, race-car manufacturers have experimented with water-cooled brakes. They were a feature of the 1903 60-horsepower Mercedes car, which was probably the first true sports car. Condition: Rusty staples.