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£5,060

RARE 1955 DKW SCHNELLASTER AUTO UNION LIGHT UTILITY VAN

United Kingdom • 17 Aug 2026 • Lot Lot 10

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This 1955 DKW Schnellaster Utility Van is a rare and historically significant light commercial vehicle, offered as a restoration project. Its unique front-wheel-drive design and charming post-war character make it an appealing find for enthusiasts seeking a distinctive project.

Condition

3

The description explicitly states the vehicle is 'offered as a rewarding restoration project' and 'will require recommissioning following a period of inactivity'. This indicates it needs substantial work and is not in a drivable or good condition without significant effort.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

87,615 miles

Reg Number:

GSK 951

RHD/LHD:

LHD

1955 DKW SCHNELLASTER AUTO UNION LIGHT UTILITY VAN
A charming and highly unusual survivor of post-war European commercial ingenuity, this exceptionally rare 1955 DKW Schnellaster Utility Van represents an increasingly scarce opportunity to acquire a distinctive and historically significant light commercial vehicle from the formative years of continental recovery.
Produced by Auto Union under its DKW marque, the Schnellaster ('fast transporter') was among the first mass-produced front-wheel-drive vans of its kind.
Its innovative layout—featuring an approximately 800cc front-mounted two-stroke engine driving the front wheels—allowed for a notably low loading floor and remarkably efficient use of space, making it a practical and forward-thinking design well ahead of many of its contemporaries.
This 1955 left-hand driveexample embodies all the charm and character one would expect of such a pioneering utility vehicle.

Its distinctive rounded lines and purposeful stance lend it a strong vis...