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[Luftflotte2]

Some interesting finds from ebay.

1. Citroen Type 45 with a canvas sided body
2. newly delivered s. gl. Einheits-Pkw
3. ?
4+5. what seem to be Stewart trucks in Romania (model year? pre-1938?)

[Bill Murray]

Regarding the Stewarts, below is a 1935 model which fits pretty close.

I will try to track down the Romanian importer.

Bill

[Bill Murray]

I know I am reaching here, but can this be another International C300?
Edit: I mean #3.
Bill

[ilfil]

Some interesting finds from ebay.

1. Citroen Type 45 with a canvas sided body
2. newly delivered s. gl. Einheits-Pkw
3. ?
4+5. what seem to be Stewart trucks in Romania (model year? pre-1938?)

No 3 as I see it. At first I've thought this is a Fiat 626-based van but little later it came to me those whell hubs are too specific. So the winning chassis is Renault AGR.

[Luftflotte2]

1935 Stewart seems like a good match to me.

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No 3 as I see it. At first I've thought this is a Fiat 626-based van but little later it came to me those whell hubs are too specific. So the winning chassis is Renault AGR.

You've got it! I was thinking Fiat but it really is a Renault. The body looks fairly similar to this wood-gas one.

[kerryboo]

Thanks to Bill, who kindly helped me with this photo a couple of years ago, and others I have learnt that Stewarts were not too common in Europe. Perhaps this was one less, or maybe it was not beyond repair?
Kerry.

[Bill Murray]

Thanks to ilian and luftflotte for setting me straight on the Renault identification.
I guess I spent too much time tracking down the International vehicle and got it stuck in my head.

Bill

[Luftflotte2]

Kerry, this 1937 Stewart looks close. Hard to tell since the louver styles appear to change based on rating.

[kerryboo]

That is very interesting, thank you Luftflotte2. I love this forum, always new something to learn.
Best regards,
Kerry.

[Maxschnauzer]

Opel Super 6 four seat cabriolet:

[ilfil]

I have to admit this is the first time ever I've seen Tempo-Vidal G1200 with civilian number plate!

[Bill Murray]

Hi ilian....

Nice photo for sure.

I will take a chance here and guess that the Tempo might have been one that was on trial with Czech forces 1938 or so.
The car to the left is a 1937/1938 Skoda Popular I believe and it has a registration plate at least similar to the Czech model of the time.

I also note that the tyres are almost worn out. A bit unusual.

Bill

[Maxschnauzer]

Interesting, Bill and a great pic Ilian. I believe IE was Brandenburg Province, I assume the other may be IS which was Hanover at the time, unless I'm way off base which happens from time to time, especially now after a local fiesta with free beer.

[Maxschnauzer]

Mercedes Benz G 3a outfitted as a Kfz. 76 Beobachtungskraftwagen:

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Bulgarian Opel P 4:

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[SIS 5]

Hi Max,

to the Mercedes-Benz G 3 a: Why do You think it is a Kfz. 76? For me it is a telephone motor vehicle - (Kfz. 77). Typical for this vehicle are the mountings for rods and a ladder on the side of the superstructure. And behind the driver’s seat You can see the tubular frame over the driver’s compartment, where a cable drum could be mounted. And on the front mudguard there is also another device for mounting a cable drum.

Best regards

Bert