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Solved TGF-55: Maybach W3 22/70 by Auer, 1925
« on: February 28, 2013, 03:00:44 PM »
Quite easy to identify the maker, and I think not so difficu lt to find model, year and coachbuilder.  A point for a complete answer.
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Re: TGF-55
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2013, 08:25:31 AM »
An easy point for the Experts.

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Re: TGF-55
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2013, 12:03:08 PM »
Maybach Type W3 22/70 hp closed body.  This model was made 1921 – 1928, but I'll guess the puzzle is from about 1923, with a body by Spohn.

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Re: TGF-55
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2013, 12:38:59 PM »
The car is indeed a Maybach W3...but I have another coachbuilder.  Locked for you untill both you and me check our sources.

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Re: TGF-55
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2013, 01:25:47 PM »
The date and coachbuilder were guesses, but I think that I have now located the exact car. I'll say the puzzle car is: 1925 Maybach W3 22/70 hp closed body, by Auer.

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Re: TGF-55
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2013, 02:05:32 PM »
Exactly. Another point for you.

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Re: Solved TGF-55: Maybach W3 22/70 by Auer, 1925
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2017, 01:18:30 PM »
Puzzle picture missing.  Was it this one?