1938 Adler Type 10 2.5 Litre 2-Door Cabriolet
- Engine
- 2.5L sidevalve inline-six, 58 hp
The 1938 Adler Type 10 2.5-litre two-door cabriolet (chassis 185535) is a rare Karmann-bodied example of Adler's aerodynamically advanced streamliner range, introduced at the 1937 Berlin Motor Show. One of only a handful of two-door cabriolet variants known to survive, it underwent a comprehensive restoration around the late 1970s by a former Karmann craftsman. The car retains a well-preserved patinated interior and was awarded second place in Class 1 Pre-war at the 2018 Techno Classica Essen FIVA Concours d'Élégance.
Ownership
- 2021-06-30Auction saleEstimate €140,000 – €160,000
- Date unknownFormer Karmann employeepartial documentation
This individual carried out a full restoration of the car around the late 1970s. Their professional background at the coachbuilder responsible for the original body type added relevance to the restoration work.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent Belgian vendorpartial documentation
Long-term owner who maintained a comprehensive history file and had recent mechanical work performed on the brakes and starter. Car holds Belgian registration and was exhibited at Techno Classica Essen in 2018 during this ownership.
Competition
- 2018FIVA Concours d'Élégance2018 Techno Classica Essen FIVA Concours d'Élégance2nd place, Class 1 Pre-war
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationFormer Karmann employee
A thorough restoration was carried out around the close of the 1970s by a craftsman who had previously been employed at Karmann. The car continues to present well as a result of this work.
Described as an older restoration; the precise date is approximated to the end of the 1970s.
- —Maintenance
The convertible hood was replaced at some point; exact date not recorded.
- —MechanicalLMB Racing
Recent work carried out on the braking system and starter motor, with invoices retained in the history file.
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