AUTO UNION DKW 1000 1958 | Two 2 stroke | Test drive in top gear with engine sound | SCC TV
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The Auto Union 1000 was a compact front-wheel-drive automobile manufactured by Auto Union GmbH between 1958 and 1965. It was the first (and in many markets the last) model branded as an Auto Union by the manufacturer since the 1930s: it replaced the paradoxically named DKW 3=6, although the latter continued in production, reassuringly now branded as the DKW 900, for another year. The two cars were broadly similar, but the new car had its two-stroke engine enlarged to 981 cc yielding a 10% - 37% (according to model) power increase.
Apart from the enlarged engine, which now provided in the base model 44 bhp (33 kW), the 1000 featured the old four ring Auto Union badge across the air grill along with the ‘Auto Union’ name above it, in place of the ‘DKW’ badge that had adorned the nose of the earlier model.
In addition to the two- and four-door saloons, there was a ‘pillarless’ coupé which shared the profile of the saloons apart from the absence of any fixed B pillar. A three-door estate version was also offered, branded as the ‘Universal’, between 1959 and 1962. For the new decade, the saloon was renamed Auto Union 1000S and received, in August 1959, an eye catching wrap around windscreen. Neither the windscreen nor the name changes entirely concealed the fact that at a time when competitor designs employed the modern ponton, three box form, this Auto Union’s body along with most of its technical features descended directly from that of the Zwickau developed DKW F9 prototype of 1938. Fortunately in 1938 the front-wheel-drive DKW design had been an innovative one.
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 fixed-head version was joined in 1961 by a cabriolet. Adorned with tail fins, the stylish modern look of the car gave rise to the "baby Thunderbird" (schmalspur Thunderbird) soubriquet in the press, and belied the fact that it was, under the skin, another Auto Union 1000, albeit one with an increased compression ratio and a claimed maximum of 55 bhp (41 kW) to place on the road. The 1000 Sp was lower but not (assuming only two people were in the car) significantly lighter than the standard-bodied saloon: a claimed maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) nevertheless put its performance at the top of the range. It would prove to be the last open top car produced by the company until the Audi 80 cabriolet in 1994.
In Argentina the 1000 was manufactured under license by IASFe (Industrias Automotriz de Santa Fe) between 1960 and 1970, in the city of Sauce Viejo, Santa Fe. The lineup consisted of the 2- and 4-door sedan, the 3-door Universal estate (station wagon), and Carrozzeria Fissore[3] drew the Coupé and Spyder "1000 SE" on the basis of German "1000 Sp", but this time more elegant and it departed from the visual appearance of the Ford Thunderbird, the "Fissore Coupé" stood out with one piece front bumpers and longer wrap around bumpers in back, an alternate roof line, side louvers in the front fenders between the front wheel cut outs and doors ornated with chrome strips and an elegantly appointed interior, limited numbers of the coupé were built and are highly sought out by collectors. Licensed productions of the Coupés and Spyder where also assembled in Spain.
The Cupé Fissore had many famous owners (Julio Sosa, César Luis Menotti and others). Other important models were the Auto Union 1000 S (21.797 Sedán made until 1969), the Auto Union Combi/Pick-up and the Auto Union 1000 Universal S (6.396 made until 1969, too).[5] The last version of the Auto Union Combi/Pick-up launched in 1969, survives few months and after, IME use the cabs for this model.
A 1000S Coupé was tested by the British The Motor magazine in 1960 and had a top speed of 80.9 mph (130.2 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 23.6 seconds. A fuel consumption of 31.5 miles per imperial gallon (9.0 L/100 km; 26.2 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1259 including taxes on the UK market. In the same year, the much larger Austin Westminster retailed for only £1148 in the UK, reflecting, in particular, the extent to which British automakers were still protected by import tariffs in their home market.
The Auto Union's 981 cc two-stroke three-cylinder engine came in various states of tune. After 1960, advertised power in the saloon versions was increased to 50 bhp (37 kW). Power was delivered via a four-speed manual gearbox, controlled using a column-mounted lever. The electrical system was a six-volt one which by this time was beginning to look old fashioned.
This was a good and sturdy car!
I owned and used a 1957 one as my everyday car in the late 60's. Beautiful and would outrun a mini 1000 at a good 40 miles per gallon. Was right hand drive and had freewheel.
Great memories Michael! Thanks for sharing. Ciao, Walter
Michael Cutler ЮЛ млн
We owned 1959. It also was RH drive. Bought new on Cyprus as one of the last 1958 built models. It wore a DKW label on the rear which likely was the result of them cleaning out the parts bins. I own a 1962 750 cc Junior's drivetrain. Just need to find a good chassis for it. Miss that old car.
I've just uploaded a short video of 2 DKW's. 1 lhd & 1 rhd parked together.
The model I like most from Auto Union!!!!!..,thanks for sharing!!!
I drove many 2-stroke motorbikes but never a 2-stroke car, Thanks Walter.
You're welcome Christo!
Mi padre compró un Auto Union 1000S en Argentina en el año 1965. Lo tuvimos en la familia muchos años. Ese auto lo compró en el consecionario que pertenecía a Juan M. Fangio que vendía autos de esta marca. Ubicado en el barrio de Constitución en la ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Der Mann am Steuer geht sehr sorgsam mit dem Auto um! Er reißt die Gänge nicht durch, sondern macht immer eine ganz kurze Pause in der Leerlaufstellung. Und so lassen sich die Gänge wunderbar schalten. Genau so ist es richtig!
*A great video top DKW beautifully made Greeting Martin*
Thanks Martin!
hermoso auto. saludos.
Schöne Töne! So ein gleiches Auto (1970 für 240 DM gekauft) habe ich leider 1971 bei einem Mehrfachüberschlag geschrottet. Meine Rippen waren gebrochen, der 3=6 sah aus wie ein Giebeldach, die hinteren Räder waren flach unter den Wagenboden geklappt!
Hahaha oops!
Looks beautiful and goes hard like a 2 stroke does, it reminds me of outboards on song. Speaking of song, a very pleasant audi-o choice.
Thanks Anthony, glad you liked it!
Beautiful video, many thanks!
Dank je wel, Jan. Heb er ook wel een beetje op aangedrongen of ik deze auto een keer mocht meenemen. Hij is zo leuk, en hij is prachtig gerestaureerd! Groet, Walter
ДКВ1938
cute car! thanks. I. knew it was a 58 by the body. did not know it was an Audi. love to drive it
Thanks Kelly! She is a joy to drive, allthough I really had to get used to the gearshifter. If felt like every gear was located exactly opposite of where I thought it should be. But hey, it was indeed nice to drive! Regards, Walter
nice! I get drive the 58 magnette, I agree the shift is not smooth, but hey sure to feel cool in it
Aí Flávio muito legal....."Basta uma lima para envenenar um DKV " Abrçs Helladio Monteiro (CAMBER)
Very interesting! These engines were also used in Formula Junior race cars.
Cool! I did not know that. Must have been a stinky surrounding...
In meiner Jugend, zur Zweitakterzeit, galt der klötternde DKW mit blauer Abgasfahne in meinem Elternhaus und unter meinen Freunden und Klassenkameraden immer als "Arme- Leute Auto", über das wir gerne gelästert haben.
Beautyful danish car!
danish?
Better.
I've heard about the odd shift pattern, where 1 is below 2, and 3 is below 4. Where's reverse?
@Roy Paz Good eye, thanks! And very interesting. The only other vehicle I know with that pattern is the Renault Estafette, which was a commercial microvan.
Reverse is all the way towards you, then press the top of the shift lever towards the steering column and shift upward (i.e) the lever travels higher than 2nd or 4th.
When did they change from the vertical speedo to the dual clocks? I would feel naked driving without seat belts.
Visionery1 I don't know about the clocks. Anyone else maybe? Driving without belts is strange indeed! Ciao, Walter
The dual clocks were first, then in later Auto Union 1000 Coupe´s, with the evolving windshield ,they introduced the verical speedometer!!!!!
The round instruments to vertical speedometer changed in 1959 when the AU1000/60 with panoramic windscreen was released.
TENGO EL PRIMER DKW QUE LLEGÓ A VENEZUELA Y QUISIERA RESTAURARLO TOTALMENTE COMO EL QUE MOSTRARON EN EL VIDEO. HAY ALGUNA FORMA DE ALIANZA CON USTEDES?
Wartburg😊
Its a dkw
Nice, I did make a car egual.
kann ich den kaufen ?
So....for Auto Union....read Audi?
Pour les collectionneurs de la DKW :
Je possède la vitre latérale de la
portière de la DKW 3=6 Sonderklasse modèle 1959 en état d’origine. Elle reste de la DK de mon père de 1960.
Für
DKW-Sammler: Ich habe das Seitenfenster der Tür des DKW 3 = 6 Sonderklasse
Modell 1959 im Originalzustand. Es bleibt von der DK meines Vaters von 1960.
For DKW
collectors: I have the side window of the door of the DKW 3 = 6 Sonderklasse
model 1959 in original condition. It remains from my father's DK from 1960.
Para los
coleccionistas DKW: tengo la ventana lateral de la puerta del DKW 3 = 6
Sonderklasse modelo 1959 en su estado original. Queda del DK de mi padre desde
1960.
Per i
collezionisti DKW: ho la finestra laterale della porta della DKW 3 = 6
Sonderklasse modello 1959 in condizioni originali. Rimane dal DK di mio padre
dal 1960.
is this assembled in Argentina or made in Brazil ?
No, this is a Dusseldorf built car.
I need advise i have a 2- stroke dkw cabrilot red one owner perfect running how do i sell if i want to maybe year 1952 to 1954 as i have original registration documents need advise rafi yutaka
Hi , I want to buy if you still interested .dawid@moonfreightlogistics.com
El florero en el tablero con flores le queda como un panteón de un cementerio. Espantoso !!!
Burro es una costumbre en Alemania. Pedazo de panteón informate antes de hablar tonterías.
@@guselias2287 si a vos te gusta, es problema tuyo. A mi me pareció espantoso. Nunca vi un florero en un tablero de un auto. Y no es necesario agredir para poner un comentario. Eso demuestra lo "burro" que sos. Además DKW tuve dos y los compre 0km uno en el 66 y otro en el 69. A ambos los tuve por más de 15 años. Gran auto.
driving at 30 feeling and sounding like a 100km/h
One only shifts from third to fourth gear at 55 mph (about 90 km/h)on this model. It's actually far lower revving than you'd think. At 85mph (130 km/h) its only doing around 4500RPM.
🇧🇷 MADE IN BRAZIL DKW SW DKW FISURE DKW BELCAR AUTO UNION IN BRAZIL 4 speed👍🇧🇷
@@EggsdeeXD The plant in Brazil produced them after the Germans stopped making them. :-P The Argentina plant produced them for two years after the Brazil plant started making Audis.
Great strong body very crappy engine..
It would always get you home as long as you didn't seize a bearing. The engine had 3 sets of points and three coils. Two were enough to get you to where it could be fixed.
You're wrong there mate. Those engines are nearly bullet proof and run over 100 000 miles between overhauls. They are super reliable and great performers I have owned enough DKW's and driven 1000's of miles to know. I still have three of them now.
@@TheGooneybird Yes Sir!!! +1!!! GREAT STURDY MACHINE AND CHASIS!!!😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤