1934 German Grand Prix

Discussion in 'Prewar' started by Dave55, May 3, 2020.

  1. Dave55

    Dave55 Atlanta, USA

    Assume a fictional car for the ad but still a pretty stunning image.

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  2. Robert-w

    Robert-w Banned

    Looks like an Auto Union Type C
     
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  3. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

  4. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    Probably, but the Swastika was present on some of the cars bodywork:

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  5. Dave55

    Dave55 Atlanta, USA

    True but seeing it with the British Jack on the same car really stuck me. Rumor has it that one of those Audis still exists in Russia somewhere, but then again there are alot rumors about Russian war trophies.
     
  6. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin



    And whatever 'ausf' this is, some of the Auto Unions from that period were damned peculiar snub-nosed items.

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  7. Dave55

    Dave55 Atlanta, USA

    Jawohl!

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  9. Waddell

    Waddell Well-Known Member

    It's not an Auto Union as it is front-engined. It is more likely a representation of a Mercedes Benz W25 GP car.

    Scott

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  10. Robert-w

    Robert-w Banned

  11. ltdan

    ltdan Nietenzähler

    Artistic impression of
    the brand new Mercedes W25
    made by Theo Matejko

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  12. Ramiles

    Ramiles Researching 9th Lancers, 24th L and SRY

    https://podbay.fm/p/dan-snows-history-hit/e/1590890415

    SHOW NOTES
    Neal Bascomb joined me on the podcast to tell a remarkable story of the fight against Hitler - on the Grand Prix racetrack. We delved into the high-speed world of the American heiress Lucy Schell, a motorsport obsessive and the top American driver in the Monte Carlo Rally. With the help of Rene Dreyfus, a brilliant racing driver who was banned from competing due to his Jewish heritage, Schell became the first woman to own and run a Grand Prix team. She brought Delahaye automobiles back from the brink of bankruptcy to take on Hitler’s Silver Arrow Grand Prix racers. We also discussed how motoring was integral to Hitler's grand plans for a militarised Germany, and how the success of individuals like Schell and Dreyfus was such a thorn in the side of Nazi doctrine.

    Edit: Grand Prix Cars - Delahaye 145 GP
     
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