Blitz bus 1962 Opel Blitz at the PS.Depot in Einbeck. Dennis Matthies Flickr

Opel Blitz ( Blitz being German for "lightning") was the name given to various light and middleweight trucks built by the German Opel automobile manufacturer between 1930 and 1975. Closing date was October 6, 193. Afterwards, the sales Manager Andersen announced the winner at the Opel Dealer Conference, on November 24, 1930, helf in Frankfurt, in the prestigious "Ufa-Palast". The name chosen was "Blitz" among 1.5 million entries.

Opel Blitz bus (1936) Deutches Museum, Munich. Super voiture, Bus, Voiture

Opel Blitz 3.6-47 buses were used by the army until the very end of the war, but immediately afterwards they quickly disappeared, giving way to more modern developments of the Opel concern during the early postwar years. (font: Roden) Opel Blitz bus with cammo, in 1944. German Army Awards: https://ebay.us/6ZoKcsGerman Army Reproductions: https://ebay.us/vJNMFtOpel Blitz BUS (Mobile Command Center)Support: https://www.paypal. $255.00 SKU: BKM2436 Availability: Ships in 1-3 Business Days Weight: 1.97 LBS Shipping: Calculated at Checkout Designer: Andreas Eggen Piece Count: 463 LEGO®, Brickmania®, & BrickArms® elements Minifigs: 2 Skill Level: Intermediate (3 of 5) Out of stock Add to Wishlist About the Opel Blitz Omnibus - WWII German Troop Transport: Opel Blitz 3.6-47 buses were used by the army until the very end of the war, but immediately afterwards they quickly disappeared, giving way to more modern developments of the Opel concern during the early postwar years. Opel 3.6-47 Blitz Omnibus, WH-341709, unknown unit, France, middle 1941.

Opel Blitz Omnibus '195260 Busjes, Vrachtwagens, Oldtimers

Background Prior to World War II, Adam Opel AG was the largest automobile and truck manufacturer in Germany. Their 3.5 ton truck, known as the Blitz, was well respected, and its chassis was used by many body builders to produce special vehicles. The subject of this kit is the streamlined "Aero" bus produced by the Ludewig Brothers. These medium size busses were used to transport people. Automobile Classics shows short clips of cars taken at international automobile shows. We are interested in the evolution of cars, and show their future, pre. Engines of the Wehrmacht in WW2 Wehrmacht-Omnibus, Opel-Blitz, 2.5-ton, 4x2, Typ 3.6-47 A total of roughly 7,000 Kom (" K raft om nibus") in service with the German forces in WW2 Confering with Polish officers in 1939 In service as ambulance With Rommel in Africa Note modified sparewheel installation and rear fender Monday, September 28, 2015 - 08:42 PM UTC By ROWAN BAYLIS Roden have sent us details of their latest 1:35 softskin vehicle. The Opel Blitz bus saw widespread service with German forces in many roles. # 808 Opel Blitz 3.6 - 47 Omnibus model W39 Ludewig built, late

Opel Blitz Bus (1938) Steff Flickr

Early Blitz bus Semitrailer bus Cabriolet bus Specials. The 1 and 1,5 ton version. Engine Chassis Busses Ambulance Vans & more Police cabrio. About this site Classification. Models 35th 43th 72-76th 87th smaller build. Opel Blitz 3.6-47 NR ( Low chassis bus ) Who, Why, Aim and Rights. The Opel Blitz design was a conventional system - fitting six wheels (the rear axle wheels doubled as pairs), a forward-set engine compartment with the driver's cab directly aft and a rear-set cargo/passenger area. The cab was windowed on all sides with hinged automobile-style doors for easy entry/exit. Construction was of pressed steel for the. 1/72 MSRP $19.99 Product / Stock # RD0728 Company: Roden - Website: Visit Site Provided by: Squadron - Website: Visit Site Kits Military Vehicles According to the blurb on the side of the kit box, the Opel Blitzbus Ludewig "Aero" was built during the mid 1930's. After the appearance of the Opel Blitz three ton truck the Ludewig Brothers workshop developed a few new conceptual bodies for this vehicle. One of them was a bus with a new body of streamlined and rounded form. The style of the radiator grille was unusual - the Ludewig studio designers deviated from the traditional Opel shape, as generally.

Blitz bus 1962 Opel Blitz at the PS.Depot in Einbeck. Dennis Matthies Flickr

Opel Blitz bus The Ludewig firm which was engaged in designing the bus, was located in Essen and had great experience in the manufacture of civilian multiseat vehicles. The standard chassis of the three ton truck was extended a little bit (up to 4450 mm), and the frame structure was reinforced. Opel Bus chassis Opel 3.6-47 Blitz Omnibus Stabswagen, North Africa 1942 - The Town Bus That Went To War. Apart from fighting vehicles, modern mechanized armies ran all kinds of specialized vehicles for the logistics of war. For the Afrika Korp, the Wehrmacht converted the reliable work chassis of the Opel Blitz truck and bus for this staff command vehicle.