DKW F8 (1954)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a DKW IFA F8 from 1954 in the color black-sahara beige and an interior made of beige partial leather.

Highlights:

• With H license plate and immediately ready to drive
• The seller invested around €33,000 in the vehicle for maintenance and restoration
• Complete restoration completed in 2018
• Valuation report with grade 1 from 2018 and very good overall condition
• The following equipment is available: Folding roof

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1954
• First registration: Germany, 1954
• Location: 92280 Kastl near Amberg, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: unknown (owned by the seller since 2016)
• Restored
• Accident-free
• H license plate
• TÜV until 09/26
• Immediately ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

The model history of the IFA F8 from 1954 is closely linked to the post-war period in the GDR. The F8 was originally a pre-war model from DKW, which was continued by IFA after 1945. A particularly striking feature of the F8 was the two-stroke engine with a displacement of 684 cm³, which made the vehicle quite reliable despite its low power output. A special feature of the vehicle was the bodywork, which was still partly made of wood, which was unusual in the automotive world at the time. The F8 was offered as a saloon and convertible and was considered one of the few affordable cars in the GDR. Despite its simple design, it was popular due to its robustness and durability.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: black-sahara beige
• Interior with beige partial leather upholstery and black fabric soft top
• Completely repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 0.7-liter two-cylinder 2-stroke engine with 22 hp
• Manual 3-speed gearbox
• Last maintenance service: 09/2023

Mileage:

• 129 km (read off) since restoration in 2018
• Mileage can be tracked, but the total mileage since first registration is not known
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, invoices, TÜV reports, expert opinion (09/2018, grade 1)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: as good as new
• Brakes: as good as new
• Bodywork: very good condition
• Underbody: very good condition, completely rust-free
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• There are no known defects
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition

Summary of the vehicle

The DKW IFA F8 from 1954 is a true gem of automotive history that has been lovingly restored. With its elegant paintwork in black-sahara beige and the elegant partial leather interior, it attracts everyone's attention. Particularly impressive is the extensive restoration in 2018, in which around €33,000 was invested, which earned the car a grade 1 appraisal. Ready to drive immediately, this timeless vehicle is for sale in top condition - a true classic for enthusiasts.