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The cab of the Opel Blitz, looks somewhat similar to a 1950-54 Chevrolet truck. Coincidence? If I remember correctly didn't GM own Opel until a few years ago?
This was the first 6DM that I have seen in person. The Saurer company in Switzerland went out of business some years ago, and I understand parts are becoming scarce. There are a few countries that still use the 6DM & the larger 10DM. This truck is for sale, asking price is $24,000. I like the...
On the left is a 1960 Russian Zil Convertible, and on the right a 1956 Packard Convertible. Very similar. The new "Cortege" car may be elegant looking, but the old cars are cool looking. The 1960 Zil V8 is very similar to the 1955-56 Packard 352 V8.
This M35A2 with an electric winch belongs to Steel Soldier speedfellon. Just took this pic last week in Petaluma. Not sure who the manufacturer is or how well it works. But maybe he'll chip in with the details.
I came across this Saurer 6DM at Petaluma. This is a 6 Ton truck with a 250hp engine. The 6DM was designed and built in Switzerland. This truck was for sale for $24,000.