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The MagazineIs it a Derby Mystery? by Ron King: I attach a photograph, taken by a friend, in the 1950's of what I think is a very much modified 1928 Derby, possibly for racing, as one can see the traces on the original photo of what looks like painted on racing number in front of the outside handbrake and airpump, both in themselves I would think modifications. The rear springs look lowered by the expedient of fitting angled wedges under the mountings and of course the lack of front wings. Those on the back look more like driver elbow protection than anything else. What the oversize P100's did to the frontal area and speed one hesitates to think. I only know it is a Derby of 1928 because that is what is written on the back of the photo it would be nice to know if anyone remembers this car and could say more about it and if it still exists. (>>> Read More).editor: we need to be convinced that it is a Derby. It is closer to a La Perle and the radiator cowl looks BNC-ish. Yet maybe it's a parts collection on a Derby chassis, who knows. Read more... Add new comment
Is this all what's left of Peter & Moritz?![]() Of certain makes of car only a few examples are left. Also there are marques of which only one specimen is left. Also there are automobiles known of which only a chassis or engine survived. With the most charming make Peter und Moritz (clearly inspired by the stripheroes Max & Moritz created by Wilhelm Busch) it is even worse. As far as known to Stefan Feller this radiator badge is the only tangible what' s left of the German cyclecar manufacturer of Naumberg that existed from 1921-1925. First with aircooled cars and later with watercooling. Not even sure to which type this badge was fitted. We are most eager to learn if any Peter und Moritz car (or any part for what it's worth) has survived. According to Georgano there was a relation with Rover. Can anyone add to cheerful background of the Naumberg car? (badge from collection Stefan Feller)
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