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r000 The Lloyd 19XX 400 Make continued Model to be built in limousine and kombi, for
estimate: $000 000 - $000 000
Kombinationswagen, or station wagon, form, but the LC 300 two-seater
offered without reserve
coupe was replaced by a four-seater cabriolet, the LC 400, with fixed
side windows and a folding canvas roof.
The fabric-bodied Lloyd had been affectionately nicknamed the
“Leukoplast Bomber,” from the common habit of repairing vinyl tears with
Band-aids. By october 1954, the conversion to an all-steel body shell
was complete, including a steel roof pressing, and the car finally had
a uniform paint shine all over. Interestingly, the car was not painted as
a unit, as is universal practice now. Instead, the individual steel panels
were lacquered separately and carefully screwed to the wood frame one
at a time. The kombi answered a shortcoming of all the limousines: the
lack of an opening trunk lid. The spare wheel and the luggage being
carried in the trunk space were only accessible from inside the car, by
folding down the seat backs. For the kombi, the body structure was not
substantially changed, apart from a squared off roof extension and the
welcome addition of a rear door. This
example has been expertly restored
manufacturer and is liveried Manufacturer in a lovely grey with dark production #
origin grey wheels. City, The brightwork Country appears to ID no. #
motor be in excellent motor order, with consistent fit, displacement cc
finish, power and presentation hp throughout. length mm
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