Mercedes 22/50 PS Kuchenwagen 1913 by Autocult
Dinner is served
In
the period before the First World War, the automobile was still seen as a
competitor to the horse. Nevertheless, even then there areas of application in
which the four-wheeled vehicle had great advantages. Due to the still high
exclusivity of the car, however, these usually only benefited the highest
personalities.
In
view of the fact that the top warlords wanted to dine on site during their
visits to the military maneuvers, the “Daimler-Motoren Gesellschaft” invented
the so called “Küchenwagen” (mobile kitchen).
Cooking
could be done in the vehicle, two large ice buckets served as storage containers
for meat, butter, wine, and beer “…in a richness that is up to all demands of the
increased appetite during the maneuvers.”
In
the convoy with the “Küchenwagen” there was also an escort car, which was used
to transport eight to ten people. The seats could be removed from the interior
of the car in just a few simple steps and could be used as outdoor seating.
Under certain circumstances, it was even possible to form a sleeping facility
form the benches.
Both
cars together were marketed under the term “Küchenzug” (kitchen train). The
mobile kitchen was available to the German Emperor Wilhelm II, from about 1910
and was used in the annual maneuvers.
Both
cars were based on the 22/50 hp chassis.
In
addition to the “imperial garage” of the German Emperor Willhelm II, the
Russian Tsar is also known as the buyer of the vehicle duo. He used the two
vehicles for private excursions or picnics.
Description: | Mercedes 22/50 PS Kuchenwagen 1913 |
Catalogue#: | ATC01020 |
Product Type: | Resincast |
Scale: | 1:43 |
Event: | Road |
Colour: | - |
Drivers: | - |
Sponsors: | - |
Dates: | 1913 |
Race/Position: | - |
Release Date: | December 2023 |
Weight: | 750 grams |
Comments: | Limited edition of 333 pieces |
About Autocult
A relatively new maker of very well finished resincast models, established in 2015. Very imaginative choice of subjects, often concentrating on the more eccentric episodes in motoring history! Production limited to 333 pieces of each subject, which often means that we get one delivery and that is it, so pre-orders strongly recommended!! Made in China for Germany.