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£10,250
1959 Auto Union 1000 SP
United Kingdom • 14 Apr 2026 • Lot N/S
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Auto Union 1000 SP, imported from South Africa, presents a unique blend of American-inspired design and European engineering. While it boasts recent mechanical refurbishment and a well-documented history, potential buyers should note cosmetic issues like paint bubbling and perished seals, along with some interior wear, which could require further attention.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior and interior. There are some paint issues, including touched-up paint and bubbles on the roof, tailgate, and flanks, which need investigation. The interior shows signs of use, such as wear on the driver's armrest and door card, and the carpets are peeling away. Also, the driver's seat doesn't lock into place.
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Manual
Transmission:
68570975
Chassis No:
Odometer:
3,642 miles
373 XVR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
A 1959 Auto Union 1000 SP, ‘373 XVR’ arrived in the UK from South Africa in 2021 accompanied by a generous history file that contained both its import paperwork and invoices for significant mechanical refurbishment.
The seller’s collection primarily comprises American cars, but he stumbled across this when he was looking for something else, and couldn’t resist its combination of its motorcycle-like engine and Thunderbird-inspired looks.
And he hasn’t been afraid to use it, roaming far and wide visiting classic car shows in complete reliability – and as you can imagine, the 1000 SP draws an awful lot of interest wherever it goes.
The Auto Union’s coachwork is very good indeed, and while no one at modern-day Audi would be happy with the shutlines, they’re nicely tight and consistent for a car of this period.
The flanks are free of ripples and wobbles too, and we struggled to find any dents or dinks either.
The combination of red bodywork and a white rook magnify the car’s American-i...
Points of note
£10,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,999
Median Price (Since 2020)
£20,030
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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