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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