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Kübelwagen/Schwimmwagen: A Visual History of the German Army's Multi-Purpose Vehicle (Visual History Series)

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The moniker, which was subsequently shortened to Kübelwagen, referred to the seats employed to prevent occupants from spilling out due to their open-sided flanks. This example from Bonhams appears to have been well-preserved and is reportedly in running condition. It presents an opportunity for not only military collectors, but also for motorcycle collectors seeking something especially unique for their collection. 1944 Volkswagen Type 82 “Kubelwagen” In the end, the Kübelwagen proved itself reliable in the deserts of North Africa and the cold of the Eastern Front, where a volatile starting fuel was used. The smooth underbody made it capable in muddy terrain and the independent suspension on all four wheels made it more stable off road. The equivalent of the American Jeep, it ended the war as Germany’s most mass-produced light military vehicle. Rear swing axle suspension with reduction gearing from the discontinued split-screen Volkswagen Transporter was used until 1973, when it was replaced with double-jointed axles used by Porsche and IRS semi-trailing arm setup as used on the 1303 and US-spec Beetles. The bodywork, including doors and mudguards, was fashioned from steel by Ambi-Budd Pressewerke. All told, 50,435 were made until 1945.

Manufactured in Wolfsburg, West Germany (1968–74), Hannover, West Germany (1974–75), Emden, West Germany (1975–78), [2] Puebla, Mexico (1970–80), and Jakarta, Indonesia (1972–80), the Type 181 shared its mechanicals with Volkswagen's Type 1 (Beetle) and the pre-1968 Volkswagen Microbus, its floor pan with the Type 1 Karmann Ghia, and its concept with the company's Kübelwagen, which had been used by the German military during World War II. Turn signals have been added to allow it to pass the strict German TUV inspection to make it road legal Type 92/SS: (until April 1943): with interior attachments for fire-arms — from April 1943 deprecated, and known as Type 82/E [16]The example being offered by Bonhams appears to be the beneficiary of a beautiful restoration, and it is equipped with the more powerful 1131-cc (1.1-liter) engine installed in later variants. Opportunities to own a Kubelwagen are uncommon and this one is bound to draw plenty of attention in Florida. 1944 Volkswagen Type 166 “Schwimmwagen” The Sherman was a poor tank, too high, gun not powerful enough, insufficient armour and ran on petrol. The Germans called them Ronsons or Tommy cookers. The T34 also had its faults. However both were produced cheaply in massive numbers thus overwhelming the opposition. Very flat and smooth underbody that allowed the car to slide without snags over the surface it was traversing.

The challenge with the Kubel at the time was that, unlike the 356s, there was no restoration supply industry to turn to, for purchasing components. Each trim part had to be found from sources or made from scratch. The development process took over a year, one of the best years ever working with my father! Although Adolf Hitler discussed with Ferdinand Porsche the possibility of military application of the Volkswagen as early as April 1934, it was not until January 1938 that high-ranking Heereswaffenamt officials formally approached Porsche about designing an inexpensive, lightweight military transport vehicle that could operate reliably both on- and off-road, in even the most extreme conditions. This implied that the Beetle could provide the basis for such a vehicle. Replacing a fender rather than endlessly re-working a damaged original is often the best way through the task. It’s a 1944 model that served in Germany. People commonly think that its tan colour signifies that it saw service in North Africa with the Afrika Korps, but the truth is that the Wehrmacht decided in 1943 that all vehicles should be painted this colour, independent of which front they were deployed on.”

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Military vehicles from Germany haven’t been featured on nearly such a scale at Amelia, but in a couple weeks, Bonhams will be offering a few interesting and rarely seen pieces of such World War II hardware. All three examples featured below are from the impressive collection of Gerhard Schnuerer and are offered without reserve—an exciting opportunity for military collectors everywhere. 1945 NSU SdKfz 2 “Kettenkrad” Speaking of the mechanicals, Intermeccanica’s version of the Kubel uses a fiberglass body mounted on a tubular-steel perimeter frame. Drivetrain and suspension components are from ’66-72 VW T-1 (micro bus). Like the World War II era Type 82 Kübelwagen, the Type 181 used mechanical parts and a rear-engine platform, manual transmission and a flat-4 engine derived from that of the Type 1. Intermeccanica of Canada has been producing a Kubelwagen replica since 1995. [9] [10] Technology and performance [ edit ] A Kübel seized by American paratroopers in Carentan during the Battle of Normandy, 1944 After some discussions with him with respect to the possibility of locating an original to copy, it was determined that a restored Kubel was not the same thing as a restored 356. It became clear that the lumps and bumps were part of the restoration charm, but not something we wanted in our reproduction.

During the 1960s, several European governments began cooperating on development of a vehicle known as the Europa Jeep, a lightweight, amphibious four-wheel drive vehicle that could be mass-produced for use by various national military and government groups. EU Titled Liquid Cooled TYP82 Kubelwagen". Intermeccanica. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019 . Retrieved 25 December 2019. The Schwimmwagen’s story starts at the same place as the Kubelwagen. The name translates to “Swimming Car” which perfectly encapsulates the intent of the Type 166. The Wehrmacht needed a vehicle that could serve as a go-anywhere reconnaissance car and designer Erwin Komenda took that mission to heart. This article possibly contains original research. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. ( April 2017) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Full-scale production of the Type 82 Kübelwagen started in February 1940, as soon as the VW factories had become operational. No major changes took place before production ended in 1945, only small modifications were implemented, mostly eliminating unnecessary parts and reinforcing others which had proved unequal to the task. Prototype versions were assembled with four-wheel-drive (Type 86) and different engines, but none offered a significant increase in performance or capability over the existing Type 82, so these designs went nowhere. As of March 1943, the car received a revised dash and the bigger 1,131cc engine, developed for the Schwimmwagen, that produced more torque and power than the original 985cc unit. When Volkswagen production ceased at the end of the war, 50,435 Kübelwagen vehicles had been produced, [8] and the vehicle had proven to be surprisingly useful, reliable, and durable.

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