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in 1934 and its first two reequippings in 1936 and 1938. In total eight cars were built, all in the
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lounge-style seating for 26 plus seating for 12 in the rear (dubbed the "solarium"). The final version (pictured at right), built in 1938, was designed by the renowned
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