Only 333 pieces are to be manufactured.
-In 1933, Swabian carmaker Mercedes-Benz changed the 350/370 model series to 290 models.
-The chassis with the engine, which was called in-house M18, became the basis for many body structures.
-Customers could choose between sedans, station wagons, and convertible versions, and within each version there were several options such as 2-door or 4-door.
-There were also customers who wanted to make their own car body, despite the large variety of products. For those people, a bare chassis with a 2.8-liter 6-cylinder engine capable of 60 horsepower was available.
-Many body manufacturers in Japan and abroad have provided services to build customized bodies on standard chassis.
-One of them was a French company called Amilcar.
-Founded in 1921 and headed by Joseph Lamy and Emile Aker, the company manufactures its own cars and also accepts orders for car body customization. They were also responsible for the design and manufacture of the 1933 Mercedes Benz Type 290 sports roadster body.
-The customer, unfortunately, is unknown, but they have probably provided guidelines for creating a Swabian-origin sports roadster.
-To achieve this, the French bodymaker left the front end with its huge radiator grill.
-The sporty look is complemented by the flat windshield and the short, flat rear end.
-The slightly protruding rear fender and the design that covers the rear wheel greatly were also attractive.
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