Rally for the Russian Guild of Antique Dealers Prize 2007

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1939 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B.

Mercedes-Benz's 320 model was presented at 1937 Berlin autoshow in February. It replaced the 290 model, which represented the mid-class cars of Stuttgart manufacturer. New model had more powerful engine, was more comfortable and had more room, and was an ideal choise for daily use and autotourism, which was widely popular in thirties' Germany. Using Mercedes-Benz 320 chassis some pullmann-limousine, limousine, roadster, cabriolet and pullmann-cabriolet bodies were made. This exact car is one of the export Mercedes-Benz 320's, which exported to European market. In seventies it has been restored in famous Lecoq - French restoration service.

Production years: 1937-1942
Cars made: 5211
Bodywork: cabriolet
Weight: 2810kg
Engine: 6 cyl., 78hp, 3405cc.
Maximum speed: 126 km/h

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Is there anyway to find out whether these classics were recently imported, or like for instance the pre-war Mercedes spent much of their live already in the Soviet Union?

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Some of them (like one more V16 Cadillac - will be later) are recently imported. What about the above Mercedes-Benz - it was purchased by the Automotive Club of Cabriolets and Roadsters (just translated the Russian naming) in 2005. But I don't know where was this car before. Maybe, in France (I have already mentioned Lecoq above).

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Packard Super Eight Roadster. Concorso d'Eleganza participant.

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Bentley R-Type Continental. Concorso d'Eleganza again.

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One more Cadillac V16 Sport Roadster (Wow! Two V16's in an hour!). Concorso d'Eleganza.

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1938? Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Spyder. Museum.

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1939 Adler Trumpf Junior by Ambi Budd. As Pieter is interested, this car was a trophy. Its modern history begins in 2000, when it was found in Kazan and been restored in Club.

Cars made: 102840 (Adler Trumpf Junior in general).
Bodywork: sport-cabriolet.
Weight: 920kg.
Engine: 4 cyl., 25hp, 995cc.
Max. speed: 90km/h.
Average fuel charge: 9l/100km.

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that was applied by Lloyd, a member of the (West)German Borgward Group.
It resulted in the famous slogan: "Wer den Todt nicht scheut, faehrt Lloyd" (Translated. He is who is not afraid of death drives a Lloyd)

Cars were also called: Leukoplast Bombers

As far as I can remember from a book downstairs it was first applied by Sachsenring/IFA. Some prototypes and an early production run of the F9 were built with it in '49 (? iirc ?). AFAIK they were basically forced to use it, as the import of proper quality steel from the BRD slowly grinded to a halt.

I never heard that the Duroplast stuff was also used in the BRD ! Did they cooperate with the DDR on this ? The Trabant book mentioned some international innovation price for Sachsenring, because of the application of the brand new material.

IMO the material was pretty advanced. It wouldn't rust and barely wear out. It's cheapness also helped ! For it's application it was sufficient, I guess.

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1926 Hotchkiss AM4 Berlina de Voyage by Pierre Bourgois.

Production years: 1926-1932.
Weight: 1640kg.
Engine: 4cyl., 2412cc, 50hp.
Max. speed: 110km/h.
Cars made: 7852.

This exact car was found at auction in France in 2005 and been restored in Russia by the Club.

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1913 Lozier Type 77 Montclair Five Person Touring.

Lozier Motor Company was founded in 1903 by Lozier brothers. The first car saw the light in 1905. In 1910 Lozier has transferred manufacture to Detroit, where two new cars were developed - Type 77 and Type 84. Type 77 brought a success for the company. Thanks to it, Lozier was mentioned at one time with Buick, Cadillac and Packard. Lozier were one of the most expensive American cars - they've been bought by bankers, financiers and commersants - those who could buy a car for 7750 dollars. In 1912 the maximum production level was reached - 600 cars were made that year. In 1913 and 1914 were produced just 236 and 250 cars accordingly. The high price acted negatively, moreover, Lozier didn't spend money on advertising. At a company management disagreements have begun, and in November 1918 the production was stopped.

Production years: 1910-1917.
Cars made: 236.
Bodywork: phaeton.
Weight: 2520kg.
Engine: 6 cyl., 6378cc, 50hp.
Max. speed: 100km/h.

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1935 Delahaye 135MS Competition Court.

Delahaye 135MS appeared in 1935 and served as a good base for a range of cars for special aerodynamic bodies and speed cars for participating in races. With the 135MS Delahaye achieved unbelievable success, racing results increased the image of the company. The 135MS Competition Court presented here entered a lot of competitions in thirties and was driven by famous Rene Dreyfuss. This tandem took a third place in 1937 Le Mans 24h. In 1939 the car was sold to Argentina, where it has gone through war, and even remained racing. In 1954 it was bought by a major collector from the USA, who hided his cars from people. But when he died, his brilliants were sold through the auction.

Production years: 1935-1939.
Bodywork: sport-roadster.
Weight: 980kg.
Engine: 6 cyl., 115hp, 3580cc.
Max. speed: 160km/h.

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1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Mille Miglia (copy).

Based on 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B chassis. Aluminium, hand-made body. Nowadays five such cars are known, one of which is this.

Production years: 1938-1939.
Cars made: 10.
Bodywork: sport roadster.
Weight: 1350kg.
Engine: 6 cyl., 150hp, 2309cc.
Max. speed: 170km/h.

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Chrysler Imperial Phaeton.

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1937 Delahaye 135M Figoni et Falaschi.

This unique car has been in use since it was out until recent days. It is fully original, excluding some small parts of braking system.

Production years: 1938-1952.
Bodywork: roadster-cabriolet.
Weight: 1320kg.
Engine: 6 cyl., 3557cc, 135hp.
Max. speed: 160km/h.
Average fuel charge: 12l/100km.