Tag: 1930s

Vauxhall 25 (1937–1940)

Peugeot 402 (1935-1940)

The Peugeot 402 was introduced in 1935 and production continued until May 1940. The first series was fitted with a 1991 cc engine. The 402B had a 2142 cc powerhouse.

The car was available in various body styles, including a saloon, legere cabriolet and the famous eclipse (with its steel folding roof, just like the cabrio-coupe models of the 2000s).

Peugeot 202 (1938-1949)

In 1938 Peugeot released the 202, an 1100 cc, four-door saloon that featured headlamps fitted close together just behind the grille (similar to the larger 402 that had been introduced in 1936). Peugeot re-started production in February 1945 after the war and sold no fewer than 14,000 units that year.

Opel Admiral 1937-1939

The Opel Admiral ws a luxury car made by the German car manufacturer Opel from 1937 to 1939 and again from 1964 to 1977 (see Opel KAD (Kapitän Admiral Diplomat).

Opel Kapitän 1939-1941

The Kapitän was the successor to the Super Six. It was available in varous body styles, although the 4-door saloon was the standard. The factory also offered a 2-door version and a convertible.

1939

Opel initially sold the Kapitän under the old and established name of Super Six, at least in France and Holland. Often referred to as a baby Chevrolet, the pre-war Kapitän was a very modern car for its time, featuring a unitary body. Note the angular headlamps.

Packard 1938

Oldsmobile 1933

Morris 8 (1938-1948)

The Morris Eight was a small family car. Four variants were producred: the Morris Eight series I, series II, Series E and Series Z (commercial vehicle).

The 8 series E was launched in 1938 but production stopped during the war. Manufacture started again in 1946 and lasted until 1948. It was succeeded by the Morris Minor MM.

Morris 8 Series E

Morris 8 Series E

170 V (W136) (1937-1953)

The 170 V was introduced in 1937 as the successor to the Typ 170 (W15). The model received a couple of facelifts in the course of the years. In 1952 for instance, the louvres on the side of the bonnet (hood) were replaced by two horizontal strips. The spare wheel cover was an optional extra.

The “V” in the 170 V’s name was an abbreviation of “Vorn” (front), added to differentiate it from the contemporary rear-engined Mercedes-Benz 170H (W28). “H” stands for “Heck”, rear).

A luxury version of the 170 was introduced in 1949: the slightly larger 170S (W191).

1931 Typ 170 (W15) (1931-1936)

The 1931 170 was quite advanced – its independent rear suspension set it apart from the competition. The swing axle rear design was later adopted by many other makes. The car also had central chassis lubrication and four-wheel hydraulic brakes,

Engine	Straight 6, 1692cc
Power	32 hp @ 3200 rpm
Transmission	3 speed manual
Suspension	Leaf spring front, swing axle, coil rear
Brakes	Lockheed hydraulic drum
Top speed	n/a
Acceleration	n/a
Dimensions	n/a

Successor was the Mercedes-Benz W136