Sunday, July 5, 2009

ADLER ( D ) 1900-1940

ADLER ( D ) 1900-1940 later to be known world wide for their type writers they were a reputable German firm who produced a number of interesting cars and motorcycles
In this part of world here in New Zealand I have never seen one - But a few have turned up outside Europe to United Kingdsom and some some open sports tourers to USA via the 'Spoils of War'

Note: FRENCH FOR ALDER is: AIGLE ( F )

Below are references so far:

History
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HISTORY See Auto Quarterly (US) Page 340-367 Vol 15 Issue 4
HISTORY See On Four Wheels (Orbis)1974 Page 34-35 Vol 1 Issue 2

Some of cars that have turned up
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1902 4 seat tonneau turned up for sale No 9 ; spec for veteran rally tel 0049 6150 /52438 poa ;Classifieds -Germany includes small photo
See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1996 OCT Page 231 Vol 15 Issue 7

1905-1907 I assume it was History piece in German Language Classic Publication (not reviewed by me I cannot read German)
MOTOR KLASSIC (D) 1986 SEP

1910c - Australian was seeking parts and information in a classified but we no indication of what model but we have his address!

See: Restored Cars (Aus) 1975 SEP-OCT Page 45 Issue 12classfied - Gary Dibley; No 8 Karuah Av; Coffs Harbour; NSW 2450

1911 10/20 PS 4 seater tourer project RHD : Auctions news under the hammer highlights: Brightwells at Leominster 21 March 2007 sold for 6700 pounds
mention in report 10/20PS project car ; found in the woods at Whipsnade GB
until rescued 1965; owner restoring high standard since ; body to complete
See: The Automobile (GB) 2007 MAY Page 19 Vol 25 Issue 3

1925 4 seater tourer Bw photo; part of a Report and b/w photos of The 5th Annual International Federation Rally Della Lagunda May 28-31 1964 ; photos by The Montagu Motor Museum ; 1 of 3 different makers lined up , this car obscured next to a 1929 Fiat Tipo 525N Coupe De Ville sedan & 1927 2 door Tatra
the Alder owned by Spickermann from Germany
See: Veteran & Vintage (GB) 1964 JUL Page 348 Vol 8 Issue 11

1928 Sedan 4 door sedan -black and white photo : Dieter Rohill, Germany car in behind 26 Hanomag rear engined roadster at Tockwith aerodrome 1976 Fiva International Rally held in GB this time part of a feature by Wilson McComb ; photos by Wilson McComb & Caroline Nostrand Hebb

See: Restored Cars (Aus) 1976 NOV-DEC Page 37 Issue 19

1936 SPORTS 10HP one that came up for sale in States in Classifieds no photo Chassis # 93464; eng 209204; seller was P J Nagarvala;Berkerly;Calif

See: Road & Track (US) 1969 OCT Page 133

1937 Junior Sports 2str Triump - Another that turned up for sale in the States -Market place classified ; car needs restoration; c/p Box 459 Hornell; NY 14843 no photo

See: Road & Track (US) 1979 JUN Page 194 Vol 30 Issue 10

1937-8 Junior Sports 2str Triump: -part of photographic feature -Czechoslovakia old cars photographed in Czechoslovakia in 1970 by Trevor Ryan ; car looks like its getting repaired at side of the rd Reg JO-42-62

See: Restored Cars (Aus) 1975 JAN-FEB Page 39 Issue 8

1938 DHC 10HP feature by German Classic Magazine (not reviewed by me) vs 1938 VW Beetle;1938 DKW DHC;1938 Opel Kadett 4D

See: MOTOR KLASSIC (D) 1985 SEP

1938 Diplomat 4D -WOOD BURNER (Coke burner Gas producer)Coke Stoke power ;Reg ;Emil Reichert a retired german school teachers car by Lothar Behr was still running car with this conversion in 1975 Reg: KA-04183 feature by Lothar Behr

See: Wheels (Aus) 1975 AUG Page 52-53 Vol 43 New Series issue 3

1938 Porsche Coupe special Featured on cover of rare and defunct US Classic magazine (not reviewed by me)

See: CAR CLASSICS (US) 1973 DEC

1938-1939 Aerodynamic in German Language classic magaine (not reviewed by me)

See: MOTOR KLASSIC (D) 1997 AUG

1938-1939 Aerodynamic a recent Find and Discovery in the United Kingdom

See: Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1990 NOV Page 39

1939 2.0 Cabrio Finds and Discovery in the US: Originally registed UK 'PX5 75' in 1955 ; serial#206766 in us since 1959 ; used in war years ; Karmann bodied ; present owner George Caddick ;Adler sold in GB in 30s - this one captured - on rub down Army

See: Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1985 MAY Page 88 Vol 12 Issue: 8

1939 2.0 Limousine Reg: GO-H 939 (D): BW Photo showing line up of Alders at ADLER RALLY -9TH INTERNATIONAL Michelstadt W Germany 1982 ; car is closet to camera part of brief report of the event where 60 different Alders attended part of report edited by Peter Nunn

See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1982 NOV Page 125 Vol 1 Issue 8

RENNLIMOUSIN 1939 COUPE (AIR FLOW) Driving Impression today and history by Mike McCarthy "Streamliner Coupe ;Where eagles dare" (not reviewed by me)

See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1994 FEB Page 100-105 Vol 12 Issue 11

Morgan 3 wheeler Hybrid Reg DA-04721 (D): BW Photo showing this rare car at ADLER RALLY -9TH INTERNATIONAL Michelstadt W Germany 1982 ; car is closet to camera part of brief report of the event where 60 different Alders attended edited by Peter Nunn

See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1982 NOV Page 125 Vol 1 Issue 8

Well more to come....
And then there is the motorcycles to do too...

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