The firm was founded by Wilhelm Gutbrod in 1926.

Gutbrod emblem.
Gutbrod emblem.
1952 Gutbrod Superior 600 E (left) and 1951 Gutbrod Superior 600 (right)
1952 Gutbrod Superior 600 E (left) and 1951 Gutbrod Superior 600 (right)
Gutbrod Atlas postcard. (source: John Lloyd)
Gutbrod Atlas postcard. (source: John Lloyd)