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Since the inception of the German military rearmament of the early thirties was required of the vehicle allowing the implementation of blitzkrieg tactics. One of the basic types of vehicles, the mean off-road vehicle Steyr 1500. Thanks to the generally good driving characteristics and durability of construction were ordered large quantities of these vehicles. A total of 12,450units produced in Austria between 1941 to 1944. Additional 5600 cars were produced under license in Germany for companies Auto Union and Audi. Thanks to three and a half litrovému engine power 85 hp and four-wheel drive car that was capable of operation in all possible terrains. It was produced in three main flavors: light trucks, wagon teams and luxury convertible for high military and government officials. For many of them were delivered various bodies, such as multi-purpose truck, fire, radio, ambulance and mobile workshops.
Steyr 1500 was also used as a towing vehicle for anti-aircraft guns Flak 30 and Flak 38th These weapons also can shoot directly from the top of the vehicle. Was used on all fronts from northern Russia to Africa. Needs for the highest state and military officials were determined Kommandeurs - Convertible.
Because the vehicle was used during the war, they were all used variants kamuflážního color. Initially used in Europe, gray Panzer Grau (RAL 6006), while in Africa it was the color of sand, or is there an emergency use a mixture of sand and glue. It was later replaced by a dark gray color yellow (RAL 7058) with green or brown spots. In winter, the vehicles were overcoating white washable paint.
