The Targa Florio was traditionally dominated by Italians but in 1922, 7 of the 46 cars were Mercedes. Four prototypes nicknamed 'Sascha' were the inspiration of film producer count Alexander 'Sascha' Kolowrat, who had approached Austro-Daimler and Ferdinand Porsche about building a small people's car. But it was Max Sailer who won the production car title in a supercharged Mercedes 28/95 HP.
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The Mercedes 2895 enjoyed much sporting success during their lifespan. A short-wheelbase 2895 was driven at the Coppa Florio by Max Sailer to an overall victory. At the Targa Florio, the care finished in an impressive second place. The 2895 Mercedes was one of the last models to be produced by Mercedes before the 1926 merger with Daimler and Benz. Under the bonnet was a six-cylinder engine....
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