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Re: Wendax 474
« Reply #25 on: March 16, 2014, 01:27:07 PM »
Unfortunately I can't, because I don't know anything but the abbreviation. I have seen the car twice in 1986 and 1988 when I took the puzzle photo. The three-letter emblem was located at the top of the radiator where usually the DKW sign sits. The owner couldn't or didn't want to say anything about the sign. I don't even know whether it is a homebuilt body or a coachbuilder's job.

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Re: Wendax 474
« Reply #26 on: November 07, 2016, 10:34:47 AM »
Is the abbreviation identical to one of the 3-letter IATA codes used to identify airports ?

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Re: Wendax 474
« Reply #27 on: November 07, 2016, 03:42:21 PM »
Like the vast majority of three-letter combinations, yes.

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Re: Wendax 474
« Reply #28 on: November 07, 2016, 04:24:48 PM »
Is the abbreviation identical to the IATA code of a European airport ?

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Re: Wendax 474
« Reply #29 on: November 07, 2016, 04:35:28 PM »
Nice try, it isn't. But anyhow, I want to know the mystery behind the three-letter combination, not just "It's a DKW by ABC".  :scratch:

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Re: Wendax 474
« Reply #30 on: December 13, 2019, 12:01:07 PM »
beside the 3 letter, do you know the location?
https://rareandunique.media - Rare&Unique Vehicles magazine
http://magyarjarmu.hu - detailed Hungarian motoring history (Hungarian language)
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Re: Wendax 474
« Reply #31 on: December 13, 2019, 02:49:32 PM »
No, there was just this three-letter-sign on the body.

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Re: Wendax 474
« Reply #32 on: May 03, 2020, 04:16:24 PM »
Let's go the long way.
Is the second letter between M-Z?
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Re: Wendax 474
« Reply #33 on: May 03, 2020, 04:26:59 PM »
No

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Re: Wendax 474
« Reply #34 on: May 04, 2020, 04:24:56 PM »
Between G-L ?
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Re: Wendax 474
« Reply #35 on: May 04, 2020, 04:28:03 PM »
No