The Sd.Kfz. 140/1 wound up being built as an advanced recognition car the German military, utilizing the framework of Czech-designed 38T tank that has been used by the German troops after its annexation of Czechoslovakia. As a result of the excellent qualities the 38T, its chassis ended up being popular for anti-tank and artillery cars, as well as for this recognition vehicle made with a turret with a 20 mm weapon. It absolutely was 1st present in 1944.