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r000 The LP 19XX 300 was Make the right Model car at the right time, but its development
estimate: $000 000 - $000 000
was never far from Borgward’s active mind, and his interest could on
offered without reserve
occasion be interpreted as “meddling” by the engineering department.
The motor was increased in size for more power, and the noise issues,
like the howling fan, were addressed. The basic design was considered
to be sound, with the heavy central-tube frame with outriggers and steel
floor being well up to the job. The wooden body frame was covered
in sheet plywood, with compound curved sections made from steel,
and the whole being covered in thin felt and then tightly-stretched
leathercloth. This construction was carried over for the first few months
of the 400, but the doors and fenders were soon made completely in
steel by Karmann, the panels being nailed onto the frame. The second
series received a steel hood as well.
The appearance of the 400 differed little from the 300. The Lloyd
triangle was now in the grille, the parking lamps were now below
the headlamps, and an “L” shaped hood ornament, dubbed “the
meathook,” was now front and center;
production would carry on until the end
manufacturer of 1957. This Manufacturer nicely restored example production #
origin has been refinished City, Country in green with a Forest ID no. #
motor Green leathercloth motor top. Contrast is offered displacement cc
by power the light wheels hp and the lively orange, length mm
black, and grey plaid interior.
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