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Mercedes-Benz, a prominent German automaker, produced various military vehicles during World War II. Notably, the Mercedes-Benz G5 and L3000 trucks were used by the Wehrmacht for transport and logistics. The company also manufactured armored cars like the Mercedes-Benz 770, which served as a staff car for Nazi leadership.

Mercedes-Benz 170 VK, Kfz. 2 – German Light Radio Car

The Mercedes-Benz 170 VK, designated W136 K, was a light military vehicle developed from the civilian Mercedes 170 …

Posted May 24, 2025 by Patrick

Sd.Kfz. 8 – German 12 tons Heavy Prime Mover Halftrack

Daimler-Benz developed this heavy prime mover halftrack, originally Sonderkraftfahrzeug 8 Schwerer Zugkraftwagen or Sd. Kfz. 8 in 1932/1933 …

Posted December 16, 2024 (updated February 26, 2025) by Patrick

Mercedes-Benz L 1500 A – German 1,5 Ton Truck

The Mercedes-Benz L 1500 is a light truck that Daimler-Benz built for the German Wehrmacht and for the …

Posted December 1, 2024 (updated March 9, 2025) by Patrick

Phänomen Granit 1500 – German 1,5 Ton Radio Truck

The Phänomen (Phenomenon) Granit 1500 is a light truck from Gustav Hiller AG and thus the later VEB …

Posted November 26, 2024 (updated March 9, 2025) by Patrick

Mercedes-Benz W 150 II Type 770K Convertible – Adolf Hitler’s Parade Car

The Mercedes-Benz W 150 II Type 770K is the successor to the W 150 version. The special version …

Posted August 4, 2024 (updated March 30, 2025) by Patrick

Mercedes-Benz W 150 Type 770K Convertible – Adolf Hitler’s Car

Mercedes-Benz made the type 770 from 1930 until 1944. It was known as Großer Mercedes (Eng: Big Mercedes) …

Posted April 7, 2023 (updated February 28, 2025) by Patrick

Mercedes-Benz W 150 II type 770K Sedan – Heinrich Himmler’s Car

The Mercedes-Benz 770K shown in the Sinsheim museum seems to have belonged to Heinrich Himmler. [...]Read More...

Posted April 5, 2023 (updated February 28, 2025) by Patrick

Mercedes-Benz W 31 Type G4 – Adolf Hitler’s Staff Car

The three-axle Mercedes-Benz W31 type 4 is a 8 cylinder car from 1934, developed specially for military purposes …

Posted April 3, 2023 (updated February 28, 2025) by Patrick

Mercedes-Benz L3000 – German 3 Ton Truck

The Military versions was designated Mercedes-Benz L3000A (All wheel drive) and Mercedes-Benz L3000S (Standard version). The L3000 refers …

Posted March 24, 2023 (updated February 28, 2025) by Patrick