Mercedes-Benz L2500 Pol.Mtw.
Unique police car (only 1 left) for personnel transportation 1939. Original Mercedes Benz L2500 chassis. (MB L2500 Pol.Mtw.)
This cabriolet-type truck belonged to military police. "Mercedes-Benz L 2500 (Pol.Mtw.)" 1939. The truck is in great and fully complete condition, from small devices to engine.
The truck belonged to German military police in occupied Norway and was bought in 1970 by german collector from norwegian land owner. Later (in 2008) Leibstandarte bought the truck and completely renovated including frame's repair, engine and all original parts, electronics and original devices.
The truck passed throw a full cycle of restoration. We fixed all mechanisms and parts. We took care very gently. It's very difficult to find a truck in any condition. Truck's restoration is much more expensive compare to civil car because they were used non-stop.
| Engine: | Daimler-Benz ОМ 60/1. Carburettor |
| Cylinder (quantity): | 4 (in line) |
| Cylinder (size): | 110 x 120 mm |
| Volume: | 4560 sm (3) |
| Power: | 60 HP 2000 rounds |
| Transmission: | 4х speed |
| Drivetrain: | RWD |
| Brake: | Hydraulic (4 wheels) |
| Distance between axes: | 4100 or 4500 mm |
| Sizes: | 6555(6955) x 2329 x 2159 |
| Body: | 3800(4200) x 2000 mm |
| Tires: | 6,50 x 20 dual back wheels |
| Weight (chassis): | 2150(2180 kg) |
| Weight (truck): | 3200 kg |
| Max weight: | 5400 kg |
| Load-carrying capacity: | 2200 |
| Max speed: | 65 km/h |
| Fuel: | 26 liters x 100 km |
| Chassis value ( Lo 2500 gas 1937): | 6800 Reichsmark |
From 1932 to 1937 trucks had index (Lo) then till 1940 index (L).
From 1932 to 1937 Mercedes Gaggenau produced 1093 units (gas) and 6074 (diesel) of chassis L/O 2500
Historical information.
At the beginning of the War German police was presented by two divisions in Norway - Northern Norway and the Southern Norway (Nord-Norwegen, Sud Norwegen) but in July, 1942 they were renamed - 26th SS-police division and 27th SS-police division (SS-Polizei-Regiment 26 and SS-Polizei-Regiment 27). 26th SS-police division was fighting against partisans in occupied Poland and Belarus and died. 27th SS-police division remained in Norway and was dismissed after war. The truck is still alive because didn't participate in battle actions.
Before July 1942:
| Battalion № | Formation city: |
|---|---|
| 9 | Berlin |
| 44 | Leipzig |
| 319 | Cologne |
| 321 | Breslau |
After July 1942:
| Battalion № | Milit | Formation city: |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarter (Stab) | 42241 | |
| I. /SS-Polizei-Regiment 27 | 40493 | Bergen |
| II. /SS-Polizei-Regiment 27 | 41064 | Halden |
| III. /SS-Polizei-Regiment 27 | 32850 | Kongsvinger |
| IV. /SS-Polizei-Regiment 27 | 33345 | Oslo |
Today we don't have any information about other Mercedes L2500 or other police trucks from the WWII. There is one truck for personnel transportation 1955 in Berlin Museum of Police but there is no information about earliest models. Daimler Chrysler has no information as well.
