The Mystery of Hitler's Missing Mercedes
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- Captured on a railway flatcar in Austria in May 1945, a huge armoured Mercedes 770 limousine eventually found its way to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa where it remains on public display today. Find out the fascinating story of the "lost" Mercedes and how its real identity as one of Hitler's cars finally emerged in the 1970s after a decade of research.
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Say what You want, but those cars were and are still impressive...
At 3:25, my father, James C. Cox Sr. Is pictured with the automobile. He was assigned to the Victory Bond Tour to accompany twovehicles through several states at the time. Thanks for publishing......James C. Cox Jr.
"Why did you claim it was Herman Goering's car?"
"Because the back seat was sunk and the springs were flat"
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Very good narrative, in clear and audible English, with sufficient volume and no silly over loud background music downing everything..
I have seen that car many times at the Ottawa War Museum. Thanks for the background Mark. :-)
I also saw the car in Ottawa's War Museum several years ago. I had wondered how it had come to be in Canadian possession. I had previously and wrongly supposed that Hitler had many such cars and it was a common trophy in many national war museums. Thank you for the explanation of how Canada came to possess such a unique piece of history.
IF Stanley Burgess is correct in saying the car in Ottawa is not Hitler's, why has it been advertised as such?
No I don't really expect you to be able to answer for him.
It's been called Hitler's car as long as I can remember, the last time I saw it in Ottawa was the 1980's.
Ugh that pains me to see that car painted green and driven through the mud.
I know. Those vulgar yanks
C’mon it could have easily been blown up at some point so be great full it still exists
I find it hilarious
I'd rather see it on the receiving end of a Typhoon rocket with Adolf still inside, but no use crying over the past.
Not me. Hitler's car deserves no better.
You cannot blame the car for Hitler's actions.
people blame the gun for a person's actions all day every day. there is no logic, only what people want removed from their utopia.
ur2c8 I agree, cars like this are just so elegant and beautiful with their long silhouette! Love them xD -sorry for some spelling mistakes...
It has the reputation of being Hitler's car, nothing can erase that reputation. Who knows how many meetings the car delivered Hitler to that have worldwide consequences? The car is witness to it all...
If Hitler owned a plant it could tell us yes or no to questions. Legitimately, a plant told investigators a man murdered his wife in a living room. I don't remember what source it was...
ur2c8 blame the gas too while you’re at it
Glad that the engine could be repaired, and that the vehicle wasn't destroyed. Glad they re-painted it back to something like its original paint job. I'd love to see an episdoe about Hermann Goring's car, the Blue Goose!
As a Canadian living in Ottawa I have seen the car many times. An impressive machine with a creepy pedigree.
I didn't even know bullet proof glass was available back then. I always thought it was just a regular car. These videos are really great. I wish there was one long documentary.
Hugh "Stuffy" Dowding, the head of RAF Fighter Command, demanded and eventually got bulletproof glass in his new Hurricanes and Spitfires. The story goea that he argued, "If Chicago gangsters can have bulletproof glass on their cars, then my men can have bulletproof windscreens!" or words to that effect. So apparently bulletproof glass was a relatively ordinary thing by 1940.
Such a gorgeous car
Always brilliantly produced, edited, researched and narrated.
Well done Mark, and thanks.
When you are about to sell a car and the buyer asks about it's history...
I have seen that car a couple times in Ottawa, where I live, and to be perfectly honest, I never believed it was actually Hitler's car...but I guess it is. The war museum doesn't make a big deal out of the car, doesnt advertise it or anything, it just sits there in a corner and you look at it and it doesn't seem real. I was quite impressed with the car the first time I saw it.
You got to admit that is one beautiful car.
Thanks Mark Felton. I have seen this car several times in the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa. Since first seeing it as a teenager, I wondered how we Canadians acquired such an historic item. I think when I first saw it, it was still labeled as Goring's car.
That is what makes your vlog very interesting it’s because of rare subjects you explore during the WW11 era!!!
Something over forty years ago I visited a client of my then firm, which bought and/or restored old cars. I found a car like that in your film, and was told that it had been Hermann Goering's parade car. It had built impact marks on the windscreen, and it still had the MP40s and the Luger pistols in pockets in the doors. They had difficulty in obtaining parts from the manufacturer (with whom they had excellent general relations) which denied that it had built any such vehicles, and then gave another phone number, from which they obtained all of the parts needed. We were told that it had been a British soldier who had shot up the windscreen, to see whether or not it really had been bulletproof. Hitler's car was said to have been in France
We took it for a test drive to the stately home which Goering had earmarked for himself after Germany had invaded Britain, but had to deal with some angry phone calls afterwards from the local populace, who had seen us in the car with its pennant covers off!
Pre war Mercedes convertibles were brilliant cars, terrific workmanship.
There were 2 of these cars made. The 2nd was found in a old garage in the German countryside. Found in 1980 and shipped to San Diego, and completely restored by a private collector.
One of Hitlers 770 Mercedes Phaetons was sold in 1972 at the first annual Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction for $153,000. It was this car that started the now famous auto auction and put barrett-jackson on the map. It's not a mystery it's a fact!
I've only recently discovered your channel, and I really like your work. Not only are the subjects interesting, the material presented in an interesting way, you also have an excellent documentary voice. No kidding, you could do "real" (longer) documentaries very well.
Yeah if he would break documentaries using ww2 footage about battles he would have a real winner. It's like watching a solid old school documentary when watching his videos. Just a little shorter in length than what use to be aired on tv.
Thank you Mark. I had an opportunity to see this vehicle in person at Ottawa War Museum. Great video!
They should take that center light off now!
I always wondered where those cars went. Not much is really known about them after the war. Even if it was hitler's car it still is one of the best looking ever made in my opinion.
I saw that car in 1980 when we went to Ottawa on a family trip. It was located on the first floor of the old Ottawa war museum. I took a picture of it and even wrote down that it was Goering's car, just like the display indicated. So now I have an authentic Polaroid picture of Hitler's car. Unbelievable!! Great job Mark keep up the great work!
My brother saw Hitler's car when it was on display locally, around the early nineteen sixties. He mentioned the compartments made to contain guns. A cousin of mine commented about the compartments in the car for contain guns, and said, "He really trusted the people."
I saw this car at the Royal Imperial War Museum 5 years ago. Interesting history behind that vehicle, thanks for the video!
You added even more detail about the car’s history than the books by Blaine Taylor. Well done, Mark.
I remember seeing this in the Ottawa war museum back two years ago. I’d recommend visiting if you’re in the area, they have some amazing vehicles there.
I still contend that when John Lovitz stole this vehicle from the 'Barbi Museum' was one of the most gut busting scenes put on celluloid. (the movie 'Rat Race') Especially after Lovitz crashes through the fence into that 'War Veterans' convention after almost swallowing the car lighter.
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When I was young, we'd go to fairs. At one of the fairs I recall seeing a car very similar to this one being billed as 'Hitlers car'. I can't recall if the glass was shattered, but what struck me was how thick the door glass was.
I remember a rumor from about 55 years ago that Hitler's car was stored in Lancaster, Pa, USA by it's owner and was not available for viewing or photographing.
Another Great video Mark! I've see this car every time I visited the war museum, its at the start of the WW2 section.
I will take the Blue Goose, thank you. Along with his awesome Field Marshall baton.
I remember the actual DAY Hitler's Benz went on public auction. It sold for a mere $25,000. I'll never forget it, because I thought the sedan would sell for much more. My best guess is, the mere fact that because it was the Furher's car, nobody wanted to take credit for buying it.
Wonder why the radiator had an “ornamental hole” in it
What is the museum controversy? In the 1960s, a car advertised as being Hitler's was exhibited at various U.S. state fairs. Not sure exactly what it was, although I walked past the outside of the exhibit. Could it have been this car?
Herb Wag - I don’t think so. There were many cars touted around as such, and if you watch the video, he explains the history of this particular car.
Lovin' the random bits of history from this channel the last couple months... consider me a patron. Keep 'em comin' sir.
I was lucky enough to see the vehicle in Las Vegas at the Imperial Casino. It was in one of Mark's photos with the German helmets in the background. Very impressive!
I’ve seen this car in person such a cool piece of history and thank you for the background of where they found it really adds to the story
Now a video on Mussolini’s Ferrari
(This is a joke)
Had me sold lol.
Ferrari wasn't a "brand" until after the war.......1947
@@TheWilferch (It was an Italy joke)
He didn't own a Ferrari, but he did have a Fiat Topolino.
What man alive would turn down touring thru adoring thousands standing up in that Mercedes......
It was working until Hermann sat on it the engine wasn't powerful enough....
This should make a good sequel to 'Dude Where's My Car?'
A most interesting video. Thank You for converting kilometers per hour to miles per hour for us!
Very odd. Why would people believe Hitler was limited to access to only ONE Mercedes? There was a pool of such limo's. He was photographed riding in others with differently shaped front wheel arches, various designs of front bumper, no slots in the bonnet and at least one which had a 'D' handle fitted to the top inside of the windshield frame to hold on to while standing and waving. It's like the myth of 'Rommel's Storch' when in fact he simply used whatever was sent from a courier squadron.
Great video as always
I've been to the Ottawa war museum a few times and have seen this car in person. Profound, and disturbing, to think that Hitler was in the vehicle just a few feet in front of you.
The Ottawa museum is great, and I highly recommend it to anyone thinking of visiting that part of Canada. Canada has a great fighting history. Canada was responsible for one of the five beach sectors on D-Day (Juno Beach), and a Canadian unit (The Royal Regina Rifles) pushed further inland than any other unit that day.
Saw that car when and was young and i always tought it was a replica we had in canada! Crazy to think that the real thing managed to make it's way at about 4h of driving from where i live! Thanks for the info :)!
Cool back story, I like other commenters, have seen this in person in Ottawa. It is eye popping to think what exactly you are looking at.
Saw this vehicle several years ago at The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. I went to touch it, but thought, "Oh, God, the terrible ENERGY attached to that vehicle". I took my hand away.
That car is still on display in Canada and I hope to see that car this summer thanks for sharing the video so awesome
Brilliant as always Mark, thank you.
Excellent video, well done and well researched. This car was on a show in the US called History's Lost and Found.
Wow I would love to own that car . what a piece of History 🇩🇪👍
Enjoying these so much! History truly springs off the pages, thanks to all this research and content. I would love to see videos about the properties of the top Nazis e.g. Hitler, Goering, Goebbels. They owned many residences but even a select covering of some of the individuals would be really well received I'm sure. Keep them coming please!!
Its kind of obvious that he just took it with him to Argentina.
Why do I find all this Nazi 'nonsense' so utterly fascinating? I despise the Nazi's and all they stood for...yet I am SO intrigued by them. I honestly do not really understand it.
Anyway, thank you again Mark Felton for a great video. Short, fascinating and chock full of information and pictures.
Thanks for bringing me up to date.Excellent scholarship
I'd drive it, in its original form. Such a beautiful car.
4:47 *You would have thought for his **_personal number plate_** he would have had H1 TLER, perhaps too obvious ?*
Great vid. Shows what happens when you don't research a subject properly in the first place
I love watching historical content a million times more then all the balony happening in the news...
In the book "Beyond Band of Brothers," Colonel Dick Winters talked about capturing some "beautiful Mercedes staff cars" when taking the Eagle's Nest. I don't have the book handy but I recall a passage where his men said that the windows were bullet proof but that an armor piercing round would go through them. I also vaguely recollect him saying that they were driven off a cliff. I wonder how this car escaped a similar fate.
Both cars are technologically and historically emblematic. So Mercedes-Benz should have them together with others in a special showroom.
Lovely cars really
Another fine documentary mr.Felton,thank you.
I have seen it many times. I found it well presented and within the proper context.
This really takes me out of mein kampfert zone.
I thought he gave it to that Middle Eastern King so his goons could find the Holy Grail.
My grandfather became the head of construction and rebuilding in a sector of Dresden shortly after the War in the British army as the head of engineering .He was around 19-20 as his superior had to leave the city for many months and so my Grandfather was chosen because of his skill and became one of the” big boys” . He went onto build airfields, schools and buildings etc all while getting around in a captured Mercedes Benz driven around by a German.
Not funny man give it back
The car is here on Ottawa, Canada at the National War Museum. Strange to think he may have sat in that car.
I have been to our National Museum in Ottawa a number of times and I have seen this car on display. I must admit I was taken back by the sight of the vehicle knowing it had belonged to and been driven in by Hitler. Upon reflection I was glad it was there as a reminder to what happens to a dictator once toppled.
@@roberttelarket4934 he did say... driven in... not driven by. I imagine a lot of people back then couldn't drive. If self driving cars ever become common then driving might again be uncommon
Robert Telarket I wrote “driven in by Hitler” not driven by Hitler.
Everything looks easy when you have Porsche, Hugo Boss and Deimler Benz on your side ...
Have pictures of my son standing in front of that car at the War Museum in Ottawa.
Saw this in person at the Ottawa museum last month!
Nothing sounds better than the introduction to another great video
That sure is one of the most beautiful cars ever made!😎👍
ive seen this car at the canadian war museum in ottawa. nice to finally hear the background story of it.
fantastic video-the guy who purchased the cars at the surplus auction-def had some foresight.
Great story Mark...but most of all fantastic research..keep it up!
4 tons...wow.... can't wait to hear story about blue goose...as an avid WWII car renovator...
Great one Doc. I always think of the Simpsons episode where part wrecked this car and then Nelson said “what did Hitler ever do to you? “
At 8 tons, Hitler's Car weighed more than Hitler's Panzer I tank! Wow! However, it could also carry more men than a Pzkw I.
That’s a very heavy car, about the same weight as an average American.🤢🤮
You make some top notch well researched documentaries!😉
What an incredible story this car has had, thanks for telling us about it.
Mark - back in 2017 the Jewish Community Center of Overland Park, Kansas was proudly displaying a champagne bottle rescued from one of his Hitler’s chalets, lent to the JCC by a local Kansas City collector of Hitler memorabilia. The JCC presumably anticipates the day when that bottle might be uncorked, and Hitler’s work in this world finally done - certainly that was the impression on one of my very few (and certainly my last) visit there. You should get in touch!
Ive seen that car at the war museum a few times
They "captured" the car like it put up a fight...lol
I remember as a kid seeing this benz in the museum in Ottawa- you could get pretty close, people could even touch it, i think its better protected now
I've seen this car in real life. It gives off an unsettling vibe...
When I was a Teenager this Car was in Boston at the Larz Anderson Museum . I got to see it and touch it, I stood on the Running Board on the Passenger side to look inside. It is a huge Car.
Lost? It’s been at the war museum in Ottawa since I can remember back in the late 60’s.
fascinating, imagine the looks on the museum board member's faces when they find out they had Adolph Hitler's Actual parade car in the building...
I thought I saw it in France in a museum near Lyon and it was strange because I had read it was in Canada
Nice, going to make a trip to Ottawa