1974 Print Vintage 1931 German Maybach Zeppelin V12 Convertible Automobile AUT1

This is an original 1974 two-page color print set (two single-sided pages) of two side views of the antique 1931 V12 Maybach Zeppelin, of which, at the time this print was published, fewer than 20 out of 300 were still in existence. During the 1930s, the average cost for a Maybach Zeppelin was around $10,000. Today, that would be nearly $148,000! Please see additional image.

Interesting Note:

During World War II, German propaganda fascist Paul Joseph Goebbels is said to have driven a 1938 Maybach Zeppelin SW 38. Other noteworthy Maybach clients included many kings, dukes, emperors, celebrities and statesman, including King Paul of Greece, Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, the Duke Albrecht of Württemberg, the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg, the Margrave of Baden, Prince Esterhazy of Hungary, Count Kesselstatt, Prince Waldburg-Wolfegg, the Prince of Lippe-Detmold, Count Fuger, boxer Max Schmelling, actress Fritzi Massary, Count Berghe von Trips, Dr. H. Eckner, captain of the Graf Zeppelin airship and more.

CONDITION

This 37+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.75 x 6.75 inches; 22 x 17 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: German Automotive Manufacturing, Historic Cars, Headlamps, German Car Manufacturers, Foreign Cars, Imported Cars, Automotive Design, Luxury Cars, Automobile Enthusiasts

AUT1A2C74