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spongya
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Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 04:33 AM UTC
I was asked by my colleague, and honestly, I have no idea. I tried googling WWII German cars, but I gave up after a short time. Perhaps someone here would know right off the bat.




Thank you.
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 04:58 AM UTC
Are you sure it's German? I found a site with ton of convertibles from 1922 through 1949 and found no exact matches. Some Duesenbergs and Cords come close.
KoSprueOne
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Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 06:13 AM UTC
I'm guessing a '30s series Packard




spongya
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Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 07:11 AM UTC
Thank you guys. I don't know if it's German -I was told it was
Thank you again; I'll relay the answer to the colleague.
old-dragon
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Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 08:47 AM UTC
I'm guessing she's a mercedes by the top grill badge.
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Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 10:57 AM UTC
Nope,
it's a Maybach Zeppelin DS8 : http://www.seriouswheels.com/mno/Maybach-Zeppelin-DS8-Pebble-Beach-SA-1920x1440.htm
And here are some specs for it, pretty neat ride : http://www.carforums.net/reviews/makes/1317/1932%20Maybach%20Zeppelin%20DS%208.html

Cheers
Greg
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Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 12:59 PM UTC
Good job on the find!
spongya
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Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 01:25 PM UTC
Amazing. Those Germans might have lost the war, but they sure had the most stylish cars and uniforms
Thank you all. I relayed the information to my colleague.
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