As early as 1935, Daimler-Benz was able to draw the conclusion that “all-steel bodies are used for the smallest as well as for the largest bus and all-weather vehicle because this design has proved superior to wooden bodywork structures in every respect.” The plant had thus converted the entire range of Mercedes-Benz buses to all-steel bodywork within the shortest conceivable time.
Mercedes-Benz N56 with diesel engine and steel body, 1930.
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