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1937 Mercedes-Benz W125

Mercedes-Benz produced its W125 for the 1937 Grand Prix season after struggling against Auto Union in 1936. Driven here by Hermann Lang at Monaco, the W125 produced an impressive 575 bhp at 5,500 rpm.

1937 Mercedes-Benz W125

Karl Ludvigsen
Karl Ludvigsen

In addition to his motor industry activities as an executive (with GM, Fiat and Ford) and head of a consulting company, Karl Ludvigsen has been active for over 50 years as an author and historian. As an author, co-author or editor he has some four dozen books to his credit. Needless to say, they are all about cars and the motor industry, Karl's life-long passion.

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