12. Mercedes-Benz 170V Holzgas (Wood Gas)
The Mercedes-Benz 170V became a symbol of resilience during WWII, as many were fitted with Holzgas (wood gas) generators.
These conversions allowed the 170V—and countless other German vehicles—to operate when petroleum supplies ran dangerously low.
The wood gas adaptation kept essential transportation moving, reflecting both ingenuity and necessity in a time of crisis.
Explore the 170V’s wartime legacy.