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SOLVED: si_653 - Mercedes - 130 VB-W 144 - 1935-1937
« on: August 14, 2024, 02:57:27 PM »
Which car does this drive unit belong to? Manufacturer, type designation and period of manufacture.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2024, 02:45:31 PM »
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2024, 10:28:18 AM »
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2024, 04:40:17 PM »
German?

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Re: si_653
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2024, 04:43:55 PM »
Yes.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2024, 07:16:22 PM »
DKW?

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Re: si_653
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2024, 07:28:08 PM »
No
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2024, 04:38:26 AM »
Flat four engine?

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Re: si_653
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2024, 06:05:35 AM »
Yes, a engine with four cylinders, which are horizontally opposite.
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2024, 12:10:00 PM »
Boxer engine,then.
I suppose you need the brand..

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Re: si_653
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2024, 01:49:56 PM »
I suppose you need the brand..
...well recognised ;-)
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
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A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2024, 01:57:02 PM »
Built after WWII?

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Re: si_653
« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2024, 01:58:24 PM »
No
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2024, 08:45:39 PM »
Was the builder still active making cars after WWII?

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Re: si_653
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2024, 04:28:45 AM »
Yes, it was.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
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A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #15 on: September 05, 2024, 08:47:06 AM »
Hansa?

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Re: si_653
« Reply #16 on: September 05, 2024, 03:23:58 PM »
No, no Hansa.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
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A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #17 on: September 05, 2024, 05:34:01 PM »
Hanomag?

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Re: si_653
« Reply #18 on: September 05, 2024, 05:39:38 PM »
No, not at all
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
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A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2024, 04:43:20 PM »
Did it power a production front wheel drive car or was it a project?

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Re: si_653
« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2024, 05:01:39 PM »
This vehicle was a project.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2024, 06:08:47 PM »
Mercedes Benz?

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Re: si_653
« Reply #22 on: September 08, 2024, 07:11:13 PM »
Yes, locked for you.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
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A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_653
« Reply #23 on: September 10, 2024, 02:54:38 PM »
M144, 1.3 L (1936–1937)?

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Re: si_653
« Reply #24 on: September 11, 2024, 01:57:57 PM »
You are very close!
Turn the M in the type designation upside down and let development begin a little earlier. Then it fits.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke