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The luxurious cars of the type 540 K were reserved for highest commanders. The eight-cylinder, 5.4 litres engine had a power of 115 HP – during compressor operation 180 HP. Usually, the car body’s were special designs. This beautiful Mercedes-Benz Type 540 K cabriolet B was the car of Generalfeldmarschall Walter von Reichenau. Von Reichenau was commander of the 6. Armee until 1st December 1941. The unit sign of the 6. Armee is visible on the left mudguard. The photo was made in Shitomir in summer 1941.
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