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£36,842
1960 DKW Schnellaster Kastenwagen 3=6
United States • 18 Aug 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This is a 1960 DKW Schnellaster Kastenwagen 3=6, a rare and innovative German minivan. It features a concours-winning restoration, a meticulously rebuilt engine and brake system, and is believed to be one of less than 10 examples in the US.
Condition
8
The car underwent a complete frame-up restoration, with original components rebuilt and any missing parts sourced globally. It won an award at the 2013 Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance, indicating a high standard of restoration. Recent engine and brake system rebuilds further support a well-maintained condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
22524620
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
896cc Two-Stroke Inline 3-Cylinder Engine Single Solex Carburetor 42bhp 4-Speed ZF Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Transverse Leaf Spring Front and Torsion Bar Trailing Arm Rear 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Innovative design that presaged the modern minivan *Concours Award winning restoration *One of only a handful known to exist *Well documented and carefully maintained THE CAR OFFERED Founded in 1916 by Danish engineer Jørgen Skafte Rassmussen in Zschopau, Saxony, Germany in order to produce steam fittings.
Rassmussen the same year then built a steam powered vehicle known as the "Dampf Kraft Wagen" or DKW.
Vehicle production truly began in 1928 with the Type P.
1932 saw the DKW brand join with Horch, Audi, and Wanderer to form Auto Union.
The Schnellaster or "Rapid Transporter" in 1949 under the F89L Model Designation.
Initially powered by a 2-cylinder two stroke engine, and later powered by a 3-cylinder two stroke engine known as the 3=6 the line up gr...
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£5,060
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£20,951
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£36,842
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