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Biog
Joined: 01 Jan 2021 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:32 pm Post subject: German cars made by Kühn in 1920s/30s |
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I am writing a biography of a German chemist, and I am trying to find information about a German car that he is listed as owning in the 1932 edition of Dietzlers Auto-Adressbuch für Gross-Berlin.
He had two number plates listed, one for a Ford, and the other was for a Kühn.
The name Kühn is listed with 100+ other manufacturers, some well-known like Sunbeam, and others I have never heard of:
https://digital.zlb.de/viewer/image/34280679_1932/11/
I have searched online for Kühn in connection with cars, and all I can find is agricultural machinery made by Kuhn (note not with an umlaut), and a car from the 1980s. I was hoping that one of the forums members made have some information, and hopefully photographs, of Kühn cars.
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V8 Nutter
Joined: 27 Aug 2012 Posts: 587
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Initially Kuhn built bodies primarily for Opel. In 1927 a Kuhn car was introduced based on an Opel. Later versions used 6 cylinder Opel engines. Production of cars ceased in 1929 |
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Keith D
Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 1129 Location: Upper Swan, Western Australia
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Kuhn -
Otto Kuhn, Halle (Saale)
Kuhn built bodies particularly for Opel, and introduced his own model in 1927. It was derived from the 4/16PS Opel and had a lengthened wheelbase. A subsequent model used the 6 cylinder 8/40PS Opel engine, Opel gearbox and rear axle, while the chassis and body were of Kuhn's own design.
Taken exactly from my copy of "THE COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MOTORCARS 1885 TO THE PRESENT" Edited by G.N.Georgano (Edbury Press, London 3rd edition 1985)
No photos I'm afraid. Hope this helps
Keith _________________ 1926 Chrysler 60 tourer
1932 Austin Seven RN long wheelbase box sedan
1950 Austin A40 tourer
1999 BMW Z3
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Cargy
Joined: 01 Aug 2014 Posts: 22
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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If you search for and go to the Coachbuild.com website, there is a forum page for Otto Kühn, with many photos of Kühn-built Opel-based cars. (Specifically at: H**ps://www.coachbuild.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=599&t=8926 ) |
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Biog
Joined: 01 Jan 2021 Posts: 2
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:11 am Post subject: Thank You |
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Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply. I shall follow up this information. |
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petelang
Joined: 21 May 2009 Posts: 442 Location: Nottingham
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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You could try contacting the Technical museum at Speyer.
They have an amazing collection of European built cars and information.
See link below:
https://speyer.technik-museum.de/de/oldtimer[/url] _________________ Daimler Fifteen 1934
Armstrong Siddeley 15 Long 1933
Daimler V8 250 1969 |
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