Description
DKW-IFA F8 Kombi (Woody) | 1951
Highlights:
– 692 cc two-cylinder two-stroke engine, petrol, 3-speed manual transmission
– Rare wooden-bodied estate (Woody) version of the IFA-built F8
– Front-wheel drive with the characteristic two-stroke exhaust note
– Interior in remarkably original condition
– Repainted at some point in its life
The seller offers for sale this 1951 DKW-IFA F8 Kombi, powered by a 692 cc two-cylinder two-stroke engine, paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. According to the seller this has always been a technically sound car: the engine starts immediately and runs well, producing the distinctive two-stroke sound the model is known for, complete with the familiar smoke from its petroil mixture. The seller notes that the clutch, gearbox and brakes are all in good order. The car spent many years as part of a private collection, and the paintwork has been resprayed at some point, as can be seen in the photographs.
The interior is described by the seller as being in remarkably original condition, still presentable and tidy after some seventy years. The bodywork is in good condition as shown in the images. This is a genuinely scarce model that rarely comes to market. The seller stresses that this should be viewed as an honest, good-looking example rather than a brand-new one, as such cars simply no longer exist in that state. The vehicle is currently stored fluid-free as of 2026.
The DKW-IFA F8 occupies an unusual place in automotive history. Introduced before the war as the DKW F8, the model was reintroduced after 1945 at the Zwickau works in the Soviet occupied zone of Germany, badged as the DKW-IFA F8. It retained the compact front-wheel-drive layout and the two-cylinder two-stroke engine that DKW had made its trademark, while a range of body styles was offered, including light commercials and the wooden-bodied estate seen here. The Woody estate, with its wood-framed rear structure, proved popular with tradesmen and remains one of the more charming and characterful variants of the F8.
Technically the F8 is a study in clever wartime and post-war economy engineering: front-wheel drive, a transverse two-stroke twin and a box-frame chassis that readily accepted different body options. The wooden estate body gives this example a warm, period appearance quite unlike the steel saloons of the era, and its rarity today makes it an appealing proposition for collectors of early East German and DKW vehicles alike. For enthusiasts drawn to two-stroke history and unusual coachbuilt classics, the F8 Kombi offers a distinctive and rarely seen piece of motoring heritage.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
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.
