In 1939, DKW made a prototype with the first three-cylinder engine, with a displacement of 900 cc and producing 30 hp (22 kW). With a streamlined body, the car could run at 115 km/h (71 mph).

The DKW F8 is a compact front-wheel drive two-stroke engined saloon, introduced in 1939. [2] The F8 was slightly shorter than its predecessor despite having a marginally increased wheelbase. [2] The base model, known as the Reichsklasse, was manufactured only until 1940, but the Meisterklasse sedan continued in production until 1942.

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2024年9月6日 · There’s something magical about discovering a piece of history hidden away for decades, and that’s exactly what happened when a 1939 DKW was unearthed after spending 60 years in a junkyard. This classic car, once a symbol of innovation and design, had been forgotten, left to the elements as time passed it by.

This 1939 DKW F7 is said to have been hidden underground in Czechoslovakia during World War II, and was later displayed in a museum in the Czech Republic. The car was purchased from the museum by its previous owner, from whom it was acquired by the seller in 2001 for use as a display in his Audi dealership.

20 bhp, 692 cc two-stroke two-cylinder engine, three-speed manual transmission with lockable freewheeling, semi-elliptic leaf spring suspension, four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 2,600 mm. • DKW’s last pre-war model. • Larger displacement Meisterklasse engine. • Most sporting two-door cabriolet coachwork.

2023年1月11日 · This 1939 DKW F8 Meisterklasse cabriolet was refurbished in Zwickau, Germany, before it was imported to the US under previous ownership. It was purchased by the seller in 2020. The car features steel and fabric-covered wood bodywork finished in red and black, and power comes from a 692cc two-stroke twin that drives the front wheels via a three ...

An amalgamation of new and old with a wooden body, front-wheel drive, 4 wheel independent suspension, water cooled 2-stroke, 2 cylinder with the DynaStart style all in one starter and generator. The Meisterklasse was slightly more expensive than the Reichklasse yet with a lightweight wooden body that was inexpensive to manufacture.

The new design was an immediate success. At that time, DKW was one of the trend-setting manufacturers in racing, setting numerous world records in the two-stroke sector. Our SS 350 is fully functional. The detailed restoration covers the chassis and the engine.

The vehicle is from 1939 and in good general condition. It has been largely renovated, including new body paint in original colors: yellow and black. The engine is in good condition and working well. The car chassis is also in good condition, including suspension and brakes.