Peter Weissenhorn’s LA 312: an all-wheel drive vacuum truck
Classic vehicles
In 1959 Peter Weissenhorn’s father started up his family business. His most important working tool in those days was a used Mercedes-Benz truck.
The model series.
The LA 312: by the time the series was replaced in 1961, almost 7,000 vehicles had been delivered to customers. The trucks from Mannheim were increasingly being bought by foreign customers. Even in India, Brazil and Argentina, the trucks sold like hot cakes. The vehicles were exported either completely assembled or in kit form.
A decisive factor in the success of this series was the OM 312 engine: this legendary inline six-cylinder unit impressed owners with its ability to cover incredibly high mileages.
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Currently attempting a restoration of my l3500 need some help on parts contacts
Currently attempting a restoration of my l3500 need some help on parts contacts
Ein tolles Zitat, dem ich nur zustimmen kann. Weiterhin gute Fahrt.
Ein tolles Zitat, dem ich nur zustimmen kann. Weiterhin gute Fahrt.
ja da war er dabei! Er ist sogar zu sehen in Slideshow und Film des RoadStars-Berichts über die Retro Classics 2018:
https://roadstars.mercedes-benz.com/de_DE/events/2018/march/retro-classics-2018-roadstars-on-the-world-largest-vintage-car-fair.html
ja da war er dabei! Er ist sogar zu sehen in Slideshow und Film des RoadStars-Berichts über die Retro Classics 2018:
https://roadstars.mercedes-benz.com/de_DE/events/2018/march/retro-classics-2018-roadstars-on-the-world-largest-vintage-car-fair.html
Hatte schon den lpko1519mit kuka kombi spülen saugen, dann NG 80 DB 1622 mit müller kombi was bis jetzt mein bester war dann noch ln2 DB 814 mit kofferaufbau
Hatte schon den lpko1519mit kuka kombi spülen saugen, dann NG 80 DB 1622 mit müller kombi was bis jetzt mein bester war dann noch ln2 DB 814 mit kofferaufbau
Proficiat met restauratie en samenstelling van het voertuig . Gewoonweg super
Proficiat met restauratie en samenstelling van het voertuig . Gewoonweg super
Gruß
Klaus
Gruß
Klaus