Did you know these cars existed?How many rear engine cars can you think of off the top of your head? Chances are, maybe two, ...

Dual trailing arms locate the axle in the front-to-rear plane, while coil springs installed over Koni shocks support the weight of the car. The OE leaf springs are eliminated entirely.

While the rear-engine design didn’t catch on with consumers of the 1930s, its history can still be appreciated today. The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center is located in Irvine, Calif.