Adler Rennlimousine Competition 1937

Hi!
I am an Old-timer ‘addict’ and I am interested in the 1937 Adler ‘racing Limousine.

I am fascinated by this car.
Now, my question:
Who knows where I can see the Adler Rennlimousine?
Would love to be able to visit to this dream car!


Thanking you in advance for your effort,

Looking forward to hear from you,



Kind regards
oldtimerfan (mike52@gmx.at)

 

That car was discovered in the U.S. and owned by a Hamb member. I'm sure he will post when he sees this thread. I was at the auction in 2001 when the it was sold at auction and thought it to be very cool indeed.

 

I must have seen this car but don't remember anything about it. So, let me kick this one back to the top. I need to know...

 

I saw and checked out that car in Wayne,Michigan in the early 1970s. It sat at a gas station across from where I worked. Somewhere on this site is a story of it restored. It was in California now I think or sold to a guy in Europe. Good Luck- a beautiful car!

 

The actual model name was Trumpf Rennlimosin[e] and at least three were built, with slightly different noses.

 

That's a wild looking automobile. For anybody who may not be familiar with it, I found images of it on the web page linked below.

Adler Rennlimousine (1937)

 

El Adler Rennlimousine fue diseñado para participar en grandes competiciones como Le Mans o Spa en 1937. Sus carrocería aerodinamica montaba un motro de 1,5 litros diseñado por Adler. El objetivo era ganar en estas carreras en la sección de 2 litros. Alcanzaba los 150 Km/h de velocidad máxima. En 1938 participó en Le Mans con el número 33, conducido por Otto Lohr y el Conde Paul Von Gilleaume finalizando en la septima posición general y primero en su clase. Años más tarde Adler pasó a formar parte del imperior Auto Union. El Adler Rennlimousine ganó el Concurso de Elegancia de Pebble Beach de 1996.

Rough translation:

The Adler Rennlimousine was built to participate in the great racing competitions of LeMans and Spa in 1937. The aerodynamic bodywork is coupled with the 1.5L that powered the Adler. The objective was to beat the 2.0L cars that dominated then. Its maximum speed was 150 km/h. In 1938, it particpated as number 33, operated by Otto Lohr and Count Paul van Gilliaume, finishing in seventh position overall, and first in its class. In the following years, Adler formally became part of the larger Auto Union. This Adler Rennlimounsine is shown at the 1996 Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance.

 

With a 1.7 litre motor it was called the "Super Trumpf Rennlimousin" and with a 1.0 litre called the "Trumph Junior".

These inspired BMW to have Touring build a similar body for their 328 to win the 1940 Mille Miglia and get 5th at the 1939 Le Mans, beating Adler every time they faced off in those races.