5. 1938 Mercedes-Benz L6500 Pritschenwagen
Let’s slow it down for this Benz. Surrounded by glossy S-Class’, shouty AMGs, and the automaker’s current dominance in Formula 1, it’s easy to forget a large portion of the brand’s success comes from its industrial endeavors. Here’s an example of what mobilized much of industrial Europe during the pre-war era. This cargo truck was used by all manner of business for hauling, and was capable of managing up to 20,000 pounds of payload in some double-axle models. This L6500 packs a whopping 12.5-liter six-cylinder diesel engine, hanging out in front of the forward axle. With this powertrain, this was capable of transporting up to 14,000 pounds of payload.
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