Description
Highlights:
– 700 cc two-cylinder two-stroke engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Front-wheel-drive cabriolet from the Auto Union era
– Black and white two-tone paintwork with a spare wheel mounted on the rear
– Grey cloth interior with a period dashboard and instruments
The private seller offers for sale this 1935 DKW F5, powered by a 700 cc two-cylinder two-stroke engine, paired with a manual transmission. Offered as a cabriolet, this pre-war DKW comes from the Auto Union group and carries its original character in the form of a compact front-wheel-drive layout.
According to the seller, the car is a product of the Auto Union group, which was formed in Germany in the early 1930s when Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer joined forces to weather the economic crisis. The two-tone black and white bodywork is set off by chrome-trimmed headlights, a vertical radiator grille and white-wall style wheel covers, with the spare wheel carried on the rear panel. Inside, the car has grey cloth seats and door panels, a large thin-rimmed steering wheel and a period instrument panel with a central speedometer. The photos also show the engine compartment, the luggage area, the folded hood, and a picture of the car taking part in the Elfsteden Oldtimer Rally of 2017.
DKW was among the largest producers of small and mid-sized cars and motorcycles in Germany at the time, and the brand was known for its two-stroke engines with their typical sound and simple, durable construction. The name is usually explained as Dampf-Kraft-Wagen, later reinterpreted as Das Kleine Wunder, the little wonder. With the F1 of 1931, DKW introduced one of the first mass-produced front-wheel-drive cars, a layout that continued through the F2, F4, F5, F7 and F8 and later shaped the Audi and DKW cars built after the war in Ingolstadt.
The F5 was built from 1935 as part of this series and offered a lightweight body on a simple chassis, which together with the two-cylinder two-stroke engine gave it modest running costs and easy maintenance. Pre-war Auto Union cars are rarely seen today, and a cabriolet in this configuration makes an appealing choice for rallies, club events and relaxed drives on summer days.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
