DKW AU 1000 1000S Deluxe Coupe original Dutch car, highly original, long-term own 1964
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We have a splendidly authentic Auto Union DKW 1000S De Luxe Coupe. Supplied new in the Netherland and first registered on the 9th April 1964. This lovely ‘pillarless’ coupe has had three owners. The first owner kept the car until the 12th March 1965. The second owner hung on to the car considerably longer, until the 10th October 2014, some 49 years! We sold the car to its last owner in 2015. The three-cylinder two-stroke engine was fully rebuilt in 2015 by a Dutch DKW specialist. Since the rebuild the car has run less than 2,500 km. Mechanically speaking the car is in excellent running order. This rebuild is also fully documented. The DKW is fitted with the typical DKW freewheel and the so-called ‘Thermosifon’ cooling system, a cooling system without a water pump. The achieve maximum cooling the top part of the radiator remained unpainted (messing). The radiator is original and was in supply up to 1960. The bodywork is superbly original and unrestored. The paintwork is more or less fully original and with a nice and thin cover it is still in a great condition. The interior trim is also original and has a lovely patina; even the rubber matting is whole and has not dried up. The driving characteristics of a two-stroke are fantastic and deliver a lot of motoring joy. Just hearing the engine note is pure pleasure. We seldom see cars over 50 years old that are in such original condition. We are not exaggerating and fully justified in feeling that this car is something a little bit special! Gallery Aaldering is Europe’s leading Classic Cars specialist since 1975! Always 300-350 Classic and Sportscars in stock, please visit http://www.gallery-aaldering.com for the current stock list (all offered cars are available in our showroom) and further information. We are located near the German border, 95 km from Düsseldorf and 90 km from Amsterdam. So easy traveling by plane, train, taxi and car. Transport and worldwide shipping can be arranged. No duties/import costs within Europe. We buy, sell and provide consignment sales (selling on behalf of the owner). We can arrange/provide registration/papers for our German (H-Kennzeichen, TÜV, Fahrzeugbrief, Wertgutachten usw.) and Benelux customers. Gallery Aaldering, Arnhemsestraat 47, 6971 AP Brummen, The Netherlands. Tel: 0031-575-564055. Quality, experience and transparency is what sets us apart. We look forward to welcoming you in our showroom
http://www.gallery-aaldering.com/dkw-auto-union-1000-super-coupe-original-dutch-car-en
1964 DKW AU 1000 1000S Deluxe Coupe original Dutch car, highly original, long-term own is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Brummen by Gallery Dealer for €20950.
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Car type : Car Make : DKW Model : AU 1000 Model Version : 1000S Deluxe Coupe original Dutch car, highly original, long-term own Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1964 Sub type : Coupé Location : Brummen
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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.