Leichter Panzerspähwagen - Sd.Kfz.222 Ausf. A

Leichter Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz.222 Ausf. A

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Our Sd.Kfz.222 was acquired in the late 1990s. The chassis was nearly complete, missing very few components. There was, however, no body. For many years we did nothing with the chassis, focusing on the rather more pressing matter of the body. Our initial survey of the chassis indicated this was an Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf. A model. This was disappointing in one respect as there were a number of Series and variants within the Ausfuehrung A range. Each had fairly distinct differences between them. A correct body would be very hard to find. We did not know which specific Serie A leichte Panzerspaehwagen model Sd.Kfz.222 this was. Tom Jentz clarified the situation proving that this was a 4.Serie vehicle. He set us on a journey to find the body by providing us with a number of photographs and details of this particular 4.Serie le. Panzerspaehwagen. Tom’s main focus was as usual the chassis number. With Tom at your side this number provides you with a wealth of information. This was before the phenomenal team of Tom and Hilary Doyle produced the Panzer Tracts 13-1 publication on the Sd.Kfz.221, 222 and 223 series of armoured cars. It might have been great to have ....

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SdKfz 222 A 4 Serie Ammunition Bins for the 20mm KwK 38

Sd.Kfz. 222 A 4 Serie – Ammunition Bins for the 20mm KwK 38

22 Sep 2016

These parts are critical in the project...

SdKfz 222 Ausf A 4 Serie - Floor Plate Pattern

Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf. A 4 Serie - Floor Plate Pattern

12 Aug 2016

With no surviving Serie 4 examples, the floor plate is illuminated by Panzer Tracts

SdKfz 222 Ausf A 4 Serie - Researching Interior Details

Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf. A 4 Serie - Researching Interior Details

19 Aug 2016

Floor plate, assembly plate, has anything changed?

SdKfz222 or SdKfz223 Floor Plate Find What is it for

Sd.Kfz.222 or Sd.Kfz.223 Floor Plate Find. What is it for?

30 Sep 2016

Our investigation into the floor plate pattern is brought once more into the spot light...

SdKfz 222-3 Ammunition boxes

SdKfz 222-3 Ammunition boxes

14 Oct 2015

Boxed senseless by the 222 and 223

SdKfz 222 Ausf A Sockellafette for the 2cm KwK 38 - Part 1

Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf A – Sockellafette for the 2cm Kw.K 38 - Part 1

20 Jan 2017

Completing the Project

Normandy attic gives up its secrets

Normandy attic gives up its secrets

23 Sep 2015

After 70 years Horch parts found in attic

2 cm KwK Kampfwagen Kanonen 38 Part 1

2 cm Kw.K (Kampfwagen Kanonen) 38 – Part 1

27 Jan 2017

Main gun for the Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 232

2 cm KwK Kampfwagen Kanonen 38 Part 2

2 cm Kw.K (Kampfwagen Kanonen) 38 – Part 2

27 Jan 2017

Fitting the barrels for blank firing

SdKfz 222 and 223 - Kasten fuer MG Werkzueg

Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 - Kasten fuer M.G – Werkzueg

10 Mar 2017

Some Success

SdKfz 222 Ausf A 4 Serie Investigating the Interior

Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf A 4 Serie – Investigating the Interior

13 Apr 2017

Our Research Continues

SdKfz 223 5 Serie Ausf B - Horch 38 V8 Engine Part 1

Sd.Kfz 223 5 Serie Ausf B - Horch 3.8 V8 Engine – Part 1

19 Jan 2018

Inlet and Outlet Manifolds

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A into SdKfz 223 B

Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 Ausf A into Sd.Kfz 223 B

26 Jan 2018

Shifting Focus

From the Archive - SdKfz 222 or 223 Floor Plate Find What is it for

From the Archive - Sd.Kfz. 222 or 223 Floor Plate Find. What is it for?

21 Sep 2018

Our investigation into the floor plate pattern is brought once more into the spot light...

From the Archive - SdKfz 222 A 4 Serie Ammunition Bins for the 20mm KwK 38

From the Archive - Sd.Kfz. 222 A 4 Serie – Ammunition Bins for the 20mm KwK 38

21 Sep 2018

Critical for the project...

Kfz and SdKfz Keys for the German Army of WWII Personalistation

Kfz and Sd.Kfz – Keys for the German Army of WWII – Personalistation?

09 Mar 2018

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Plaques The Dueseneinstellung Plaque Almost there

Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 Ausf A – Plaques – The Dueseneinstellung Plaque – Almost there

27 Apr 2018

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Elektrische Ausruestung Part 1

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Elektrische Ausruestung – Part 1

17 Nov 2017

Making a Start -Anlasser and Lichtmaschine

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Elektrische Ausruestung Part 2

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Elektrische Ausruestung – Part 2

24 Nov 2017

Gruppe I vs Gruppe III

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A sPkwI Fahrgestell Typ 801 Oelkuhler

Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 Ausf A (s.Pkw.I Fahrgestell Typ 801) – Oelkuhler

08 Dec 2017

A Surprise Find!

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 - Instrument Panel - Plaques Part 2

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 - Instrument Panel - Plaques Part 2

13 Apr 2017

Our Analysis Confirmed

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A Instrument Panel - Instruments - Part 1

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A – Instrument Panel - Instruments - Part 1

03 Feb 2017

Getting the instrument panel right

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A - The Drivers Seat

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A - The Drivers Seat

17 Aug 2018

Its all in the design

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A - The Drivers Seat - Part 2

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A - The Drivers Seat - Part 2

15 Sep 2018

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A Instruments Part 4

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A Instruments Part 4

27 Oct 2017

The Search

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A Radpanzer - Armoured Wheel Covers

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf. A Radpanzer - Armoured Wheel Covers

23 Mar 2017

Another Example

SdKfz 222 Ausf A 4 Serie Investigating the Interior Part 2

Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf A 4 Serie – Investigating the Interior – Part 2

21 Apr 2017

Finding a Survivor

SdKfz 222 SdKfz 223 A or B series Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

Sd.Kfz 222, Sd.Kfz 223 A or B series – Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

09 Dec 2016

Putting the pieces together...

SdKfz 223 - Fahrersitz Drivers Seat Part 1

Sd.Kfz. 223 - Fahrersitz Driver’s Seat Part 1

12 Aug 2016

Revisiting the issue of the driver's seat

SdKfz 223 - Fahrersitz Drivers Seat Part 2

Sd.Kfz. 223 - Fahrersitz Driver’s Seat Part 2

19 Aug 2016

A new discovery.

SdKfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A Funk Ausruestung Part 2

Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf. A – Funk Ausruestung – Part 2

05 Jan 2018

The 80 Watt Sender

SdKfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A MG 34 fittings Part 1 The PT 34 Trommelhalter Top Cover

Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A – MG 34 fittings – Part 1 – The PT 34 Trommelhalter Top Cover

25 May 2017

Our new acquisition

SdKfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A Setting the Restoration Objective

Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A – Setting the Restoration Objective

12 Oct 2018

Fact vs Fantasy

SdKfz 223 3 Serie AusfA MG34 Part 2 The Doppeltrommel Double Drum Magazine

Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf.A – MG34 – Part 2 – The Doppeltrommel Double Drum Magazine

02 Jun 2017

Success!

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A leSpaehwagen- Post April 1943 Paint Treatment

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A le.Spaehwagen- Post April 1943 Paint Treatment

17 Mar 2017

Questions answered

SdKfz 223 A Researching The Provenance - Part 1

Sd.Kfz. 223 A – Researching The Provenance - Part 1

14 Jul 2016

The story behind our 223.

SdKfz 223 A 3 Serie - Rebuilding The Hull Part Two

Sd.Kfz. 223 A 3 Serie - Rebuilding The Hull – Part Two

18 Mar 2016

There are always elusive details...

SdKfz 223 - A Researching The Provenance Part 2

Sd.Kfz. 223 - A Researching The Provenance: Part 2

06 Jan 2017

Why was this armoured car abandoned...?

SdKfz 223 and SdKfz 222 Ausf A Vergaser Carburettor

Sd.Kfz 223 and Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf A – Vergaser Carburettor

02 Nov 2018

Stepping into a blizzard of information

SdKfz 223 and SdKfz 222 Ausf A Fitting the Plaques -Schmierplan amp Dueseneinstellung Schild

Sd.Kfz 223 and Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf A – Fitting the Plaques -Schmierplan & Dueseneinstellung Schild

24 Mar 2018

Reproducing accurate copies of these two very rare plaques requires careful planning.

SdKfz 223 Ausf A 3 Serie Internal Colours Part 2

Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A 3 Serie – Internal Colours Part 2

21 Oct 2016

Investigations continue...

SdKfz 223 Ausf B 5 Serie Uncovering the Provenance Part 3

Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf B 5 Serie – Uncovering the Provenance Part 3

15 Sep 2018

The mist clears

SdKfz 223 Drehsockel - Halter fuer MG34 Magazin

Sd.Kfz 223 Drehsockel - Halter fuer M.G.34 Magazin

26 May 2016

Searching through manual images for more detailed information.

SdKfz222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A Plaques Schmierplan Part 2

Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A – Plaques – Schmierplan – Part 2

06 Apr 2018

The mist begins to clear

SdKfz223 A 3rd Series Internal Ammunition Stowage

Sd.Kfz.223 A 3rd Series – Internal Ammunition Stowage

03 Jun 2016

Establishing the interior.

SdKfz223 A Project Resurrecting The Machine Gun Drehsockel Part 1

Sd.Kfz.223 A Project – Resurrecting The Machine Gun Drehsockel – Part 1

22 Apr 2016

Resurrecting the MG Drehsockel

SdKfz222 and SdKfz223 Ausf A Instrument Panel Instruments - Part 2

Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf. A – Instrument Panel – Instruments - Part 2

09 Feb 2017

Identifying the instruments

SdKfz222 and SdKfz223 Ausf A Instrument Panel Instruments - Part 3

Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf. A – Instrument Panel – Instruments - Part 3

05 May 2017

Identifying the Correct Pieces

SdKfz223 Researching The Interior- Floor Plate

Sd.Kfz.223 Researching The Interior- Floor Plate

11 Apr 2016

Using the floor plate to discover more detail.

SdKfz223A - Researching The Armoured Wanne Hull For the Armoured Cars

Sd.Kfz.223A - Researching The Armoured Wanne (Hull) For the Armoured Cars

04 Mar 2016

What differences are to be found in comparing hulls?

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Horch V8 35 litre Cylinder Head

Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 Ausf A – Horch V8 3.5 litre Cylinder Head

30 Nov 2018

Differences

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A Instrument Panel - Plaques - Part 1

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A – Instrument Panel - Plaques - Part 1

03 Feb 2017

Deciphering the text

SdKfz 222 gun sight

SdKfz 222 New item found

23 Oct 2015

KwK 38 optic located.

SdKfz222A SdKfz223A and SdKfz223B Projects Begin

Sd.Kfz.222A, Sd.Kfz.223A and Sd.Kfz.223B Projects Begin

13 Jul 2018

A long way to go!!

Battle of the barrels - Flak 38 vs KwK 38

Battle of the barrels - Flak 38 vs KwK 38

02 Jun 2014

Contrasts and similarities

Breech characteristics of the Flak 38 vs the KwK 38

Breech characteristics of the Flak 38 vs the KwK 38

03 Jun 2014

Major differences in the breech section

Flak 38 vs KwK 38 Magazines

Flak 38 vs KwK 38 Magazines

05 Sep 2015

Variations between

Identifying markings - 2cm KwK 38

Identifying markings - 2cm KwK 38

04 Jul 2014

Looking closer at the markings on the 2cm KwK 38

KwK 30 Cleaning kits

KwK 30 Cleaning kits

01 Jul 2014

Another selection of cleaning kits

KwK 38 Cleaning kits - Part one

KwK 38 Cleaning kits - Part one

16 Sep 2015

Take a look at these Cleaning kit boxes

KwK 38 Cleaning kits - Part two - Cleaning rod

KwK 38 Cleaning kits - Part two - Cleaning rod

03 Jul 2014

Another essential item in the upkeep of the KwK 38

KwK Magazine bluing

KwK Magazine bluing

07 Jul 2014

Final stages of completion for the KwK magazines

KwK Magazine box repair

KwK Magazine box repair

06 Jul 2014

Having restructured the magazines we now turned our attention to the magazine boxes

KwK Reinigungskasten

KwK Reinigungskasten

05 Jul 2014

2 cm cleaning kit

Roll Out The Barrels - Flak 38 vs KwK 38

Roll Out The Barrels - Flak 38 vs KwK 38

27 Sep 2019

Contrasts and similarities - A Photo Focus

Dept of Corrections - SdKfz 222 SdKfz 223 A or B series Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

Dept of Corrections - Sd.Kfz 222, Sd.Kfz 223 A or B series – Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

04 Oct 2019

Putting the pieces together...

Department of Corrections - SdKfz 222 SdKfz 223 A or B series Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

Department of Corrections - Sd.Kfz 222, Sd.Kfz 223 A or B series – Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

04 Oct 2019

An article revisited

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A - Aufbau Dichtung - Armoured Hull Gasket

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A - Aufbau Dichtung - Armoured Hull Gasket

17 Dec 2019

SdKfz 223 and SdKfz 222 AusfA versus SdKfz 261 AusfB Angled Steering Part 2

Sd.Kfz 223 and Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf.A versus Sd.Kfz 261 Ausf.B – Angled Steering Part 2

26 Jul 2019

SDKFZ 223 AND SDKFZ 222 AUSFA VERSUS SDKFZ 261 AUSFB ANGLED STEERING PART 3

SD.KFZ 223 AND SD.KFZ 222 AUSF.A VERSUS SD.KFZ 261 AUSF.B – ANGLED STEERING PART 3

02 Aug 2019

One Step Forward and 2 Back - The Deckel - top covers

SdKfz 223 Ausf A U Straps to hold the Armoured Body to the Chassis

Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A – U Straps to hold the Armoured Body to the Chassis

29 Nov 2019

Gallery