The Mystery Car Thread V2.0

Between 1956 and 1960 East German coachbuilder Schwarze from Görlitz rebodied pre-war Mercedes-Benz 170Vs using Wartburg 311 bodies. Main visual differences were 25cm longer bonnet and front wings, 16-inch wheels and, of course, Mercedes radiator grille. All the Mercedes mechanicals were ratained, including the 1.7-litre 38hp engine, which was actually quite slower than the contemporary two-stroke Wartburg unit. The cars were mostly used as taxis, as they were very durable. You could still see them on East German streets even in late 70s. Around 20 were made, including at least one convertible and one coupe.