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Trochtelfingen resident drives to the North Cape in a restored 1941 Mercedes

02.07.2026 12:00 1 min 1 source
augsburger-allgemeine DEU
Trochtelfingen resident drives to the North Cape in a restored 1941 Mercedes
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Peter Heinicke from Trochtelfingen (Germany) is traveling to the North Cape in a 1941 Mercedes 170 V, formerly used as a police vehicle. The car was found at a scrapyard in 1978 and restored for €30,000. It features a sleeping area, mini-kitchen, independent heating, and electrical system. The route includes a ferry to Sweden and Finland, with return planned for early September.

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