Auto Union DKW F 89 P Meisterklasse (1952)

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is an Auto Union DKW F 89 P Meisterklasse from 1952 in black with a gray fabric interior.

Highlights

• Restored
• From 2nd hand
• Investment: 10.000 €
• Heirloom of the father-in-law, who drove it from 1964 to the end of the 70s. After that, the F 89 P was parked in the garage. From around 1995, it was refurbished within 5 years. After that, it was hardly ever driven.

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1952
• First registration: 1952
• German vehicle
• Location: 37431 Bad Lauterberg, Germany
• 2 vehicle owners
• TÜV valid until 04/26
• H license plate
• Accident-free
• Approved
• German registration

Model history

The DKW F 89, known as the Meisterklasse, was Auto Union's first passenger car in West Germany. Manufactured from 1950 to 1954, it combined the engine of the F 8 with the body of the planned F 9. With its robust design and advanced features such as front-wheel drive, hydraulic brakes and a drag coefficient of 0.34, it left a lasting impression as a small car of its time.

The facts

Exterior and interior

• Exterior color: Black
• Interior material: Gray fabric
• Repainted: Yes, some minor repainting

Engine and gearbox

• 0.7-liter two-cylinder two-stroke in-line engine with 23 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service in March 2023

Mileage

• 98,490 km (read off)
• Mileage partially traceable

Documentation

• No checkbook available

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: 70-90%
• Brakes: New
• Underbody: Slight rust film

Known defects

• Scratch on the front right fender at the height of the turn signal
• Rear right turn signal has been repaired
• Paint chipping on the front right front lip, close to the wheel arch
• Rubber/plastic on the left side mirror is coming loose
• Signs of wear and tear due to age
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition

Summary of the vehicle

Discover the first model of the newly founded Auto Union, the DKW F 89 P Meisterklasse from 1952, restored over 5 years and second-hand with a 0.7 liter two-cylinder two-stroke in-line engine, painted black and with a grey fabric interior. With its charming design and H license plate, this vehicle offers a piece of German automotive history for lovers of timeless vehicles.

Vehicle videos

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