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Started by sichel, May 11, 2026, 08:56:54 AM

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sichel

The usual questions again: Who was the manufacturer? What was the model name? When was it created?
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

sichel

Up to the Experts.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

This one can be more complicated than it seems!
We'll start with the UNIC 340 V8
Dauphinois gratiné

sichel

Quote from: Bill d isere on May 17, 2026, 05:00:20 AMThis one can be more complicated than it seems!
You're right about that, it is a UNIC V8, but not a 340. I'll give you three attempts to correct it. Locked for Bill.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

Dauphinois gratiné

sichel

Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

Dauphinois gratiné

sichel

No (II). It is a very, very rare model.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

Dauphinois gratiné

sichel

No (III). Your answer #2 was pretty close.
I'll lock it for two more attempts.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

Dauphinois gratiné

sichel

No, stick with V8 for now.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

Dauphinois gratiné

sichel

No. This is not a series vehicle!
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

Dauphinois gratiné

sichel

Unic produced two prototypes. The puzzle vehicle, however, was a later one-off.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

Why didn't I recognize Moritz Thommen, founder of Unic Center AG, in Ziefen, Switzerland, at the wheel of his 1976 T370A!
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sichel

Yes!! Details follows when we are home again.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke