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MERCEDES-BENZ 680S von 1927

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  Introduced at the maiden Nurburgring 1000 km race in 1927, the S-Type is considered Ferdinand Porsche’s finest design for Mercedes Benz. Although it was intended purely as a racer, the S-Type was not designed from the bottom up as a racer, but developed from original road-going Mercedes models. It was the engine that made these Mercedes models interesting, as the chassis and suspension were of a very traditional design. Although a shorter wheelbase than the previous 630 chassis was an improvement, much more was needed to provide the car with proper balance. What made the difference were the modifications found on the first S-Type. The entire car was lowered and the engine moved back in the chassis. Both were aimed at centering the weight, which was beneficial for handling. In addition, the engine capacity was increased to just under 6.8 litres. It was known as the 680 S.

Porsche’s improvements paid off and the 680 S made its victorious run at the first ever race on the Nurburgring. With 172 bends, handling is what the 25.6 km track is all about, underlining the S-Types fine cornering ability and superior speed. The 680 S was the first in the row of ‚white elephants‘, which dominated the racing scene at the end of the twenties and beginning of the thirties. The large, supercharged engine alone weighed a hefty 440 kg. The 680 S was campaigned by legendary drivers like Rudolf Caracciola.

This car, with chassis number 35255, was originally equipped with engine 60418. Unfortunately, this engine was lost to an American “ SSK “ project. Fortunately, a correct 1927 engine numbered 60516 was found and united with the car. It served the factory from 1927 to 1932 as a demonstrator and show car for their works driver Adolf Rosenberger and subsequently, the car was altered and updated until it left the factory in April 1932, when it was delivered to Mr. Franz Schaumeier in Nice, France. All of this is recorded in this factory commission papers that are with the car.

The car remained in southern France in derelict state until it was bought by the late Bart Loyens in the sixties. Loyens sold the car, less its engine, to the well known German restorer, the late Mr. Scharwechter from Stuttgart .

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