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Topic starter
01/05/2024 12:28 pm
While the bulk of my collection consists of American cars from the '30s to the '80s, I occasionally (or maybe a bit more often) come across something a little different. This is one of those models...
1940 Maybach SW 38/42 Pullman Limousine by Spohn - Autocult Models. LE 1 of 333
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
01/05/2024 12:49 pm
Wow, I've never seen one like this before and I love it! Sure would like to have one in 1/18 for my WW II German collection; it would fit in beautifully. John, do you know approx. how many 1:1 Maybachs were produced?
Fred Eliseeff and Jack Dodds reacted
01/05/2024 8:59 pm
That's an excellent replica of this huge and beautiful automobile. An impressive monster and undoubtedly a great ride for the owner or driver.......... or for anyone in back.
Fred Eliseeff and Christopher Moroni reacted
02/05/2024 7:18 am
Maybach was one of the most prestigious German's brands. Its history began after WW 1 when William and Karl Maybach had to think about the civil purpose priduction.
The original Maybach cars were producing since 1921 till 1941. They had a lot of innovative elements in construction. Most of cars were equipped with the bodies made by a special order.
The model by Autocult is superb! It is very accurate and high detailed. Looks amazing!
Topic starter
02/05/2024 7:58 am
I found several different numbers, but it seems to be about 1800 from the start 'til 1940s. They were active in WWII building engines for tanks but didn't return to car production after the war. Mercedes-Benz bought the company in the 60s and has resurrected the brand several times on high-end exclusive cars.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
02/05/2024 11:23 am
Before WW 1 the company was producing engines too. After WW 2 Karl Maybach, a son of the founder concentrated on ship's engines, as I know.
The company was bought by Daimler- Benz and returned to cars production only in 2002 when Maybach 57 and 62 models were introduced.
The main purpose was to compete with Rolls-Royce. After 2007 crisis the ptoduction was stopped.
Today one of the Mercedes- Benz S class models has name Maybach.
Christopher Moroni reacted
02/05/2024 1:16 pm
I found several different numbers, but it seems to be about 1800 from the start 'til 1940s.
John, I appreciate your diligence, but once again I'm shocked. I truly expected that number to be something south of 50... only because I've never seen one. Like Mike said, that car is a monster.... but, IMO, a most handsome "monster!" I love it, thanks for the info & the post/pics!
-Chris
Topic starter
02/05/2024 2:58 pm
You're welcome. I was surprised as well. I have been fortunate to have seen three of them, but nothing like this one.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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