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1952 Grosser Werkmeister
COYS • Germany • 9 Apr 2016
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This is a unique Grosser Werkmeister racing car, meticulously restored to its original 1950s specification after being seized by East German authorities. It boasts a comprehensive history file, FIA/FIVA papers, and has participated in prestigious historic motorsport events.
Condition
9
The car has been restored to its original racing specification with a handmade aluminum body and a period BMW 328 engine. It comes with FIA and FIVA papers, a German road registration, and extensive documentation detailing its history and restoration.
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The Grosser Werkmeister is a one-off racing car constructed and built by Georg Werkmeister of Dingelstädt in the German Democratic Republic.
With assistance from ex Auto Union aerodynamic specialist Georg Hufnagel, a low 2-seater sports/racing car body was built and mounted on a tubular space frame, welded to the chassis with the help of Arno Dietzel.
The chassis and space frame are the original items that the car has today.
In common with contemporary rivals such as Veritas, AFM and EMW, Werkmeister used the proven and competitive BMW 328 engine along with many other 328 parts in his car.
Until 1954 it successfully competed in many class E (up to 2,000cc) sports car races, as well as in Formula 2 events from 1953.
East Germany may not have been a hotbed of international racing competition in the post-war years, but there were sufficient cars to fill grids in both class E and F2 events.
The Werkmeister debuted in E- class competition at the Sachsenring on 7th September 1952, alth...
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£440,000
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£440,000
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£440,000
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