Auto: 12 Auto Union 1000sp
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Auto union 1000sp. In 1959 50 models were produced with a 1 280cc two stroke v6 engine. This 1960 auto union 1000 sp coupe is one of approximately 5 000 examples produced between 1958 and 1965 and it is powered by a 981cc two stroke inline three paired with a column shifted four speed manual transmission. Appearing in 1958 was the auto union 1000 sp a low slung two seater sports car that was produced for auto union by the stuttgart coach builders baur. It was equipped with a 981cc two stroke 3 cylinder engine producing 55 ps 40 kw.
5 000 coupes and 1 640 convertibles were produced between 1958 and 1965. The 1960 auto union 1000 sp coupe sold wednesday for 17 000. Auto union 1000 sp 1962 the name dkw comes from dampf kraft wagen which translates to steam powered vehicle it carries this name because of the first vehicle its danish designer j s. Previous story appears below.
Here s something you don t see every day i quipped as i shared this bring a trailer auction. Auto union 1000 auto union ag was formed in germany 1932 by four german automobile manufacturers. Adorned with tail fins the stylish modern look of the car gave rise to the term baby thunderbird. This is a rare version of the inimitable dkw audi 3 cylinder 2 stroke front wheel drive.
Rasmussen built was a light steam car. Appearing in 1958 was the auto union 1000 sp a low slung two seater sports car that was produced for auto union by the stuttgart coach builders baur. The company evolved into audi which is now a subsidiary of volkswagen group. This 1960 auto union 1000 sp coupe is one of approximately 5 000 examples produced between 1958 and 1965 and it is powered by a 981cc two stroke inline three paired with a column shifted four speed manual transmission.