Maybach SW 38 1937 for sale

Maybach SW 38 from 1937. Karosserie Gläser Fantastic rarity Formerly Blackhawk Collection The automotive origins of Wilhelm Maybach date back to 1885 when, together with Gottlieb Daimler, he invented the so-called pendulum. The engine that was used in the Patent Motorwagen, among other things. In 1901 he developed the Mercedes 35 HP, which is considered the first true automobile. After Wilhelm Maybach's retirement, his son Karl continued his work and established Maybach as the quality standard in the automotive industry. The engines, in particular, were known for their legendary reliability. Maybach also produced aircraft engines for Zeppelin airships, as well as various engines for airplanes, tanks, ships, and trains. All German tracked vehicles in World War II were equipped with Maybach engines and transmissions. Our SW38 (SW for Schwingachswagen, 38 for 3.8 l displacement) was delivered to its first owner, the director of a large Swiss insurance company, in Dietlikon in 1937. Due to an accident in the early 1940s, the chassis was replaced by Maybach with a new original chassis. The body was repaired by Spohn in Ravensburg. The SW38 remained in Switzerland until at least the 1960s. It later became part of the legendary Blackhawk Collection in California. In terms of technology and luxury, Maybach has always been superior to its direct competitors Mercedes and Horch. The details provided are descriptions without obligation. They do not represent guaranteed qualities. The seller is not responsible for errors, data entry mistakes, and data transmission errors.