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Hitler Talks Cars

Hitler Talks Cars

Hitler was enthusiastic about cars, but didn't like to drive. For years, he had his chaffeur race down German roads at 80 mph. But once the war started, he became increasingly paranoid about his own safety, and forbade his driver to exceed 35 mph.

Photo: Hugo Jaeger./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Feb 17, 1939
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