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DKW F4 F 5 Cabrio-Limousine 1936

General description : RARITÄT DKW F5 VON SAMMLER BESITZE IHN SCHON 40 JAHRE :MIT ORIGINAL KFZ BRIEF MIT ALTDEUTSCHER SCHRIFT VON 1936 AUTO UNION A-G CHEMNITZ WERK AUDI DAMALIGER NEUPREIS 2450 REICHSMARK:Bastlerfahrzeug MOTOR UND GETRIEBE Gut :KAROSSERIE AUS BLECH UND HOLZ MIT LEDER BEZOGEN GUT : : NÄHERES UNTER 0171 7433572

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1936 DKW F4 F 5 Cabrio-Limousine is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Erdinger Strasse 3DE-85570 Ottenhofen by Auto Dealer for €12900.

 

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Car type : Car Make : DKW Model : F4 Model Version : F 5 Cabrio-Limousine Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1936 Sub type : Convertible Location : Erdinger Strasse 3DE-85570 Ottenhofen

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About DKW
Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a story that's as American as apple pie but set in the heart of Germany. We're diving into the history of DKW, the German car and motorbike manufacturer that was like a hidden gem in the automotive world.

Now, let's set the stage. It's the mid-20th century, and the automotive landscape is dominated by names like Ford and Chevrolet. But here's where DKW comes in, ready to take on the competition like an underdog with a heart of gold.

DKW was known for their innovative spirit, and when they introduced the DKW F1, they turned the automotive world on its head. While everyone else was peddling rear-wheel-drive cars, DKW said, "Why not put the engine up front, where it belongs?" It was like they threw a curveball right at the big American car manufacturers.

The DKW F1 was nimble, efficient, and affordable, a David amongst the Goliaths. It handled like a breeze, making the VW Beetle, a tough competitor, look like a lumbering giant in comparison. It was as if DKW brought a slingshot to the battle, and boy, did it work.

But here's the real star of the DKW show - the Schnellaster. This commercial van was ahead of its time, with front-wheel drive that made it a game-changer. While the VW Beetle was making waves as a people's car, the Schnellaster was the unsung hero, the guiding star for every front-wheel-drive commercial van we see on the road today.

The Schnellaster was the workhorse that could haul a load with the grace of an American cowboy. Its two-stroke engine had the heart of a true Texan - reliable, strong, and a touch of rugged charm. It could carry goods with the same ease as an American pickup truck, and that's saying something.

So, when you see a modern FWD commercial van effortlessly weaving through the city streets, remember the unsung hero, the Schnellaster, the van that set the stage for all the others. DKW may not have had the fame of some other automakers, but they sure left their mark on the world of automobiles.

In a land of automotive giants, DKW was the plucky underdog that showed the world a thing or two about innovation and practicality. And that, my friends, is a tale worthy of a big American smile and a nod of respect.