Cars
German rationality
This article examines the history of Adler, a leading German car brand before the Second World War, and its most successful model, the Trumpf.
Until just before the Second World War, Adler was a leading German car brand that covered various market segments. Its renown was based on its long history in the field of mobility, which dated back to 1886, when it produced bicycles, before moving on to motorized tricycles and then cars.
The 1936 racing version of the Adler Trumpf was clearly designed and built for aerodynamic efficiency. Sporting a small 1500 or 1700 cc engine, it was perfect for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Of the three entered in the 1937 race, one came sixth overall and first in the 2.0 class.
It boasted German quality and remarkable technical vision, as shown by the fact that its most successful model, the Trumpf, was unveiled in the early 1930s — in 1932 to be precise. The Trumpf was offered in several versions. The initial two- or four-door sedan and cabriolet versions were joined a few years later by a sport model.
