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« on: February 11, 2025, 02:39:04 PM »
The adventure is waiting! What should it be done with?
The manufacturer of the base vehicle, its type designation, the body builder and the year of manufacture are required. There is also a nickname.
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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« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2025, 06:02:18 AM »
Up to the Experts.
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_788
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2025, 11:17:07 AM »
Mercedes-Benz?

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Re: si_788
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2025, 11:17:56 AM »
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_788
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2025, 04:41:41 PM »
LAK 2624?

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Re: si_788
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2025, 04:55:51 PM »
No.
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_788
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2025, 12:43:55 PM »
All-wheel drive chassis? (Looks like it)

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Re: si_788
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2025, 01:15:08 PM »
Yes, it is a 6x6.
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_788
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2025, 02:18:25 PM »
L 2628?  Built by Iran Khodro?

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Re: si_788
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2025, 06:12:32 PM »
Neither nor.
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_788
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2025, 06:39:29 PM »
LA 2620?

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Re: si_788
« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2025, 08:34:15 AM »
1970 Mercedes-Benz L 911
Used for crossing people and cargo across the desert, probabily Sahara.
Build by local builder from Niger for SOTRANS (Société de Transport Transsaharien)


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Re: si_788
« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2025, 09:41:37 AM »
LA 2620?
Very close. The puzzle vehicle has a higher performance. Locked for fivve attempts to name type designation and coachbuilder.
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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_788
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2025, 09:42:41 AM »
1970 Mercedes-Benz L 911
Used for crossing people and cargo across the desert, probabily Sahara.
Build by local builder from Niger for SOTRANS (Société de Transport Transsaharien)
The body doesn't fit an L 911 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_788
« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2025, 10:49:55 AM »
LA 2623?  (We've already eliminated 2624, which has similar headlights and intake stack)

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Re: si_788
« Reply #15 on: February 20, 2025, 11:21:05 AM »
Yes, it is a 2623.
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_788
« Reply #16 on: February 22, 2025, 06:48:31 PM »
Is this in Africa?

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Re: si_788
« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2025, 04:32:30 AM »
I don't know that.
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_788
« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2025, 11:08:41 AM »
Is the nickname you are seeking "Rundhauber" or "Kurzhauber?"

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Re: si_788
« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2025, 02:05:39 PM »
No.
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_788
« Reply #20 on: Yesterday at 02:46:36 PM »
Up to the professionals.
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