The Mercedes Benz L3000 had been widely used by German troops throughout the whole Second World War. With the Opel Blitz, it had been the key solution for several logistics and transport requirements regarding the Wehrmacht troops. From a technical point of view, the Mercedes Benz L3000 adopted a mechanical solution with rear-wheel drive. Because of its reliable 74 HP 4-cylinder diesel motor, the German vehicle surely could achieve a maximum speed of 70 Km/h. It absolutely was applied to all fronts and also inside undesirable working conditions, like in the North Africa environment during the Afrika Korps campaign, it always showed an excellent dependability and resistance. The Mercedes Benz L3000 had been produced in 3 variations as well as in over 27.000 devices. It was the most produced Mercedes vehicle during ‘40s.
