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SOLVED: si_643 - Mercedes - 260 D - by Wendler
« on: July 31, 2024, 06:43:40 PM »
What was this design intended for?
Name the manufacturer, type designation and coachbuilder.
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_643
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2024, 03:04:44 PM »
The experts are on it!
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_643
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2024, 07:30:53 AM »
Mercedes 260D, body design Wendler, ca. 1933

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Re: si_643
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2024, 07:49:28 AM »
That's right, it's a design by Wendler for the Mercedes 260 D. However, it was probably only created after 1933, as the 260 D went into series production in 1936.
But that wasn't the question. Here is your next point.
« Last Edit: August 07, 2024, 07:51:32 AM by sichel »
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