More than just new paint: Roland Uhl's LAK 315
Classic vehicles
Roland Uhl restored his LAK 315 over the course of seven years. His motivation: childhood memories.
The model series.
The first new-build of a heavy truck at Mercedes-Benz after the war was launched under the name L 6600. It was produced in Gaggenau. The new engine, the OM 315, quickly developed to become a classic. The crankshaft running in seven lead and bronze bearings and chromed upper piston rings were designed to provide long-term durability. Other important innovations of the model series: a thermostat-controlled cooling system which heated and cooled the oil and a central lubricating system.
Mercedes-Benz promised mileage of more than 200,000 kilometres. Accordingly demand was huge: the L 6600 stormed the sales charts. In 1954 the type designation was changed to L 315. Then the model series was one of the most popular heavy-duty trucks in Germany. In 1957 the L 315 was replaced by the L 326 and L 329.
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16 comments
Zal veel bloed zweet en tranen in hebben gezeten met een prachtig resultaat. en leuk dat er mensen zijn die de oude voertuigen weer nieuw leven inblazen . 👍👍
Zal veel bloed zweet en tranen in hebben gezeten met een prachtig resultaat. en leuk dat er mensen zijn die de oude voertuigen weer nieuw leven inblazen . 👍👍
Sonst aber geile kiste!!!
Sonst aber geile kiste!!!
Doch hätte ich ihn auch gerne vor der Restauration gesehen.
Gruß
Manfred
Doch hätte ich ihn auch gerne vor der Restauration gesehen.
Gruß
Manfred
Super, viel Spaß damit!
Gruß
Klaus
Super, viel Spaß damit!
Gruß
Klaus