Auto Car | 1939 Mercedes-Benz G4 Offroader | In the early 1930's, Daimler-Benz worked on the development of a heavy off-road sedan for the Reichswehr (German military). In 1934, a three-axle car was created, called the "Geländewagen Typ 4" or G4. Because it was too heavy and too costly for the Reichswehr, the car would probably have faded into history if not for Hitler and other important figures of the time. After their ascension to power, many German dignitaries used them to visit army maneuvers and attend parades. It was also used during the annexation of Austria, the occupation of Czechoslovakia, and for tours of captured territories.
For this, the Mercedes-Benz G4 was supremely suited, since it was capable of driving off-road while offering its occupants a first-class ride. Over time, the engine was produced in three variants and the body's exterior was modified repeatedly. Some cars were even bullet-proofed and came equipped with "run-flat" tires should they be shot out.
Daimler-Benz has a long history of producing four-wheel drive vehicles. In 1907, the Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft built a four-wheel drive vehicle called Dernburg-Wagen, which was also equipped with four-wheel steering, that was used by German colonial civil servant, Bernhard Dernburg, in Namibia, Africa. In 1926, Mercedes and BMW introduced a rather sophisticated four-wheel drive, known collectively as the G1, the G4 and the G4 following. The 1937 Mercedes-Benz G5 and BMW 325 4x4 featured full time four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, three differential lockers, and fully independent suspension. They were produced because of a government demand for a four-wheel drive passenger vehicle. The modern G-series/Wolf such as the G500 and G55 AMG still feature some of the attributes, with the exception of fully independent suspension since it hinders suspension articulation. The Unimog is another Mercedes truck.
It was not until "go-anyw" vehicles were needed for the military that four-wheel drive found its rightful place. The Jeep, originally developed by American Bantam but mass-produced by Willys and Ford, became the best-known four-wheel drive vehicle in the world during World War II. Willys (since 1950 owner of the Jeep name) introduced the CJ-2A in 1945 as the first full-production four-wheel drive passenger vehicle, possibly beaten by the 1941 GAZ-61.
Pictured is a 1:43 scale diecast replica of an uparmored 1939 Mercedes-Benz G4 limousine that was presented to Generalisimo Francisco Franco of Spain by the Reich Chancellor of Germany, and produced by Minichamps. Comes in a handsome display case. #MIN436035600
Dimensions:
Length: 6 inches
Width: 2 inches
Features:
- 104 Parts with 127 Decorations
- 43 Mask sprays
- 10 Tampo prints
- 4 Decals
- 20 Free sprays
- 50 Chromed parts
- Comes with acrylic display case
Source : www.worthpoint.com
For this, the Mercedes-Benz G4 was supremely suited, since it was capable of driving off-road while offering its occupants a first-class ride. Over time, the engine was produced in three variants and the body's exterior was modified repeatedly. Some cars were even bullet-proofed and came equipped with "run-flat" tires should they be shot out.
Daimler-Benz has a long history of producing four-wheel drive vehicles. In 1907, the Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft built a four-wheel drive vehicle called Dernburg-Wagen, which was also equipped with four-wheel steering, that was used by German colonial civil servant, Bernhard Dernburg, in Namibia, Africa. In 1926, Mercedes and BMW introduced a rather sophisticated four-wheel drive, known collectively as the G1, the G4 and the G4 following. The 1937 Mercedes-Benz G5 and BMW 325 4x4 featured full time four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, three differential lockers, and fully independent suspension. They were produced because of a government demand for a four-wheel drive passenger vehicle. The modern G-series/Wolf such as the G500 and G55 AMG still feature some of the attributes, with the exception of fully independent suspension since it hinders suspension articulation. The Unimog is another Mercedes truck.
It was not until "go-anyw" vehicles were needed for the military that four-wheel drive found its rightful place. The Jeep, originally developed by American Bantam but mass-produced by Willys and Ford, became the best-known four-wheel drive vehicle in the world during World War II. Willys (since 1950 owner of the Jeep name) introduced the CJ-2A in 1945 as the first full-production four-wheel drive passenger vehicle, possibly beaten by the 1941 GAZ-61.
Pictured is a 1:43 scale diecast replica of an uparmored 1939 Mercedes-Benz G4 limousine that was presented to Generalisimo Francisco Franco of Spain by the Reich Chancellor of Germany, and produced by Minichamps. Comes in a handsome display case. #MIN436035600
Dimensions:
Length: 6 inches
Width: 2 inches
Features:
- 104 Parts with 127 Decorations
- 43 Mask sprays
- 10 Tampo prints
- 4 Decals
- 20 Free sprays
- 50 Chromed parts
- Comes with acrylic display case
Source : www.worthpoint.com
I was being astonished to see that during 1930's there were such well Mercedes models were in the market. This type of open jeep Mercedes provides a cool appearance to other car customers...
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