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Since 1951 Mercedes-Benz He has been building one of the most powerful and versatile trucks known to man. Unimog . It is hard to believe that Unimog began with an open cab, equal-sized tires, and switchable front wheel-drive. Thi feature set is so simple compared to those that followed. Break world records The desert is a place where people can live and work together. It was originally designed for use in agriculture and self-propelled machines. However, its capabilities soon expanded to include other functions. These other roles included transporting smaller vehicles (size is relative to Unimogs), such as cars.
The 1966 Unimog Car Hauler is an incredible time capsule. It has been on quite the journey both literally and metaphorically. The Unimog’s complete history can be found here. It started at the assembly plant in Germany and ended up in Belgium. In 2001 it was imported to the United States. Finally, it was to become part of Gerard Schnuerer’s collection in 2008. This Unimog was subject to extensive restoration, and the bill amounted to over $50,000. The vehicle’s engine is a 5.7-liter six cylinder diesel with 80 horsepower. It has drum brakes and a 4-speed manual transmission. This particular model is in the Flexiloader configuration. It’s also known as the “Niederflurhubwagen”, or “low-floor elevating truck” in German.
The wheels extend hydraulically below the truck’s bed, allowing it to be lowered to ground. This allows vehicles to be loaded directly onto the bed, without needing ramps. After the vehicle has been loaded and secured, it can be lifted back into its original position and the wheels will slide underneath the truck again. You can view the complete Bonhams Auctions listing for this Unimog .