The International Motor Show of 1952 in Frankfurt am Main is the German automobile industry's first opportunity after the war to display on German soil testimony of their unbroken skill and technical ability. For Auto Union,which had undoubtedly suffered the most unfortunate consequences of the war, this is especially true. Before the eyes of the public is presented an impressive overview of what has been created within barely two years literally out of nothing. The biggest surprise to visitors of the exhibition in Frankfurt is the new DKW luxury two-seater, coupe and convertible, which is revealed to German and international audiences for the first time. Another surprise is the new DKW meisterklasse as a sunroof sedan and the new DKW universal. Furthermore, the already known DKW Schnellaster program is enriched with new versions. Despite the different appearance of all these vehicles, they do have one thing in common: they are genuine DKW vehicles that carry with them 30 years of experience in two-stroke motor technology. They are cars that are famous for their proverbial fuel economy, reliability and unpretentious unique driving characteristics. This special issue newsletter provides an overview of DKWs extensive production program.
The DKW Junior was a small front wheel drive saloon manufactured by Auto Union AG. The car received a positive reaction when first exhibited, initially badged as the DKW 600, at the Frankfurt Motor Show in March 1957. The ‘Junior’ name was given to the (by now) DKW 750 in 1959 when the car went…
DKW Junior
Built by Jorge Rasmussen of Zschopau - Images and Illustrations 1950-1959
1958 DKW 175
(first posted 5/30/2017) The Neckarsulm Chronicles will be making a pit stop (via Saxony) in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. After all, whatever is left of NSU is now called […]
(first posted 5/30/2017) The Neckarsulm Chronicles will be making a pit stop (via Saxony) in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. After all, whatever is left of NSU is now called […]
1965 DKW Vemag Fissore
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Mittels Schnellverschlüßen kann der Beiwagen schnell montiert werden. DKW entwickelte bis 1944 die NZ 350-1, eine Folgeversion der bewährten zivilen NZ 350. In den letzten beiden Kriegsjahren gab es nunmehr kaum noch Material, um Motorräder für “die schnellste Truppe” zu bauen. Statt einem Aluminiummotor musste nun ein viel schwerer Stahlgussmotor Verwendung finden. Weitere Details wurden für
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(first posted 5/30/2017) The Neckarsulm Chronicles will be making a pit stop (via Saxony) in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. After all, whatever is left of NSU is now called […]
Schnell-Laster
DKW-Vemag Vemaguet
