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Recently Hubertus Hansmann raced through the history of Adler at the wheel of an Adler Rennlimousine, an impressive car with a long bonnet from the '30s. This time I would like to show you an impressive Adler from about 25 years earlier. Normally the Adlers do not present real challenges in an identification, but the lead photo, in this case, does, at least for me. Proof of the fact that it is undeniably an Adler is the characteristic flying eagle on top of the radiator.
The rather long bonnet suggests either a large 4 cylinder or a 6 cylinder, the latter of which I have never seen a picture before. The 6 cylinder 15/35 PS model is rather a mystery, as it is not mentioned in every Adler reference book. Evidence for its existence is the 1912 catalogue, where it is mentioned with a whole range of possible body types, however without illustration. In the 1914 catalogue, it has disappeared again.
The location of the photo could be a garage somewhere in Belgium, suggested by the fact that the car has Englebert Chevron-type tyres. Moreover, behind one of the garage windows on a small sign advertises Riemann “phares et lanternes”.
So, dear reader, can you help me out? Is it just a large four or is it one of the mystery sixes? And I would also be very grateful if anyone could identify the location of the photo.
Words and photo by Ariejan Bos