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Porsche 356 Nr.1 Roadster

The Porsche 356 Nr.1 Roadster, built in 1948, was Porsche’s first production car and marked the official beginning of the Porsche brand. Known simply as “Nr.1,” this prototype was a hand-built, mid-engine roadster that served as the foundation for the

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Opel Motorwagen System Lutzmann

The Opel Motorwagen System Lutzmann, produced from 1899 to 1902, was Opel’s first car and one of Germany’s earliest motor vehicles. The car was created in partnership with Friedrich Lutzmann, a German engineer and car designer, after Adam Opel’s sons

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Opel Darracq 9 PS

The Opel Darracq 9 PS, produced between 1902 and 1907, was Opel’s first mass-produced car. This model was created as part of a licensing agreement with the French automaker Alexandre Darracq, allowing Opel to produce cars based on Darracq’s designs.

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Messerschmitt KR 175

The Messerschmitt KR 175, introduced in 1953, was a unique three-wheeled microcar designed by German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt and engineer Fritz Fend. Created in the wake of World War II when economic conditions called for affordable, fuel-efficient personal transportation, the

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Messerschmitt KR 200

The Messerschmitt KR 200, introduced in 1955, was an evolution of the KR 175 microcar, offering improved performance, comfort, and handling. Designed by Fritz Fend and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt, the KR 200 was part of the

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Mercedes-Benz 8/38 PS

The Mercedes-Benz 8/38 PS, produced from 1926 to 1928, was one of the first models introduced after the merger between Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) and Benz & Cie., marking the beginning of Mercedes-Benz as a unified brand. This model was positioned as

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