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SOLVED: si_683 - Packard - Standard Eight Typ 902 - by Dietrich Inc, Detroit - 1932
« on: October 02, 2024, 04:25:48 PM »
That's what I call an impressive appearance! Where is the chauffeur?
Manufacturer, model, coachbuilder and year of manufacture are required.
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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_683
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2024, 02:14:19 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_683
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2024, 05:43:17 PM »
In descending order of confidence, Minerva, AK-32, 1929, Van den Plas.
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Re: si_683
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2024, 06:10:26 PM »
Packard, 1930?
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Re: si_683
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2024, 06:28:00 AM »
It's not a Minerva but a Packard, albeit a little younger than it was delivered.
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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_683
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2024, 10:35:46 AM »
1932 Packard Series 902 Convertible Sedan, bodied by the Dietrich, Inc. custom body division of Murray in Detroit.
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« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2024, 11:02:16 AM »
That's it! There is nothing to add except one point.
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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: SOLVED: si_683 - Packard - Standard Eight Typ 902 - by Dietrich Inc, Detroit - 1932
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2024, 05:18:52 PM »
This was a GREAT puzzle - I always say doing the research to solve them is at least half the fun. This Packard had a distinctly European look which threw me for a while. Keep them coming, and thank you!
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Re: SOLVED: si_683 - Packard - Standard Eight Typ 902 - by Dietrich Inc, Detroit - 1932
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2024, 05:29:13 PM »
You're welcome
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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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