Story by Karl Ludvigsen • Photography Courtesy Mercedes-Benz
In the 1930s, the Silver Arrows of Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union clashed in Grand Prix races. The former campaigned front-engined cars while the latter ran rear-engined designs.
So, which one of these companies produced rear-engined cars for sale to public? Logic would point to Auto Union, which could capitalize on the publicity of …
