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1937 DKW F7 Navigation
A Danish engineer named Jorgen Skafte Rasmussen founded a factory in Saxon, Germany, in 1916 to produce steam fittings. During the companies' introductory year, they attempted to produce a steam-driven car, called the DKW (Dampf-Kraft-Wagen meaning steam-driven car). Though the attempt was not successful, the engine was later used in a motorcycle and called Das Kleine Wunder, meaning 'the little marvel.' Within a few years, the DKW brand would be the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles.
In 1932, Audi, Horch, Wanderer, and DKW merged, forming Auto Union. In 957, ownership came under Daimler-Benz, and in 1964, it was purchased by the Volkswagen Group.
Though motorcycles were a large part of the DKW business, automobiles were also an integral part. They produced cars from 1928 until 1966 and were one of the first marques to use front-wheel drive and transverse mounting. Power was from a two-stroke engine that displaced 600 or 700cc, producing 18 to 20 horsepower. Their most popular pre-War models were the F1 through F8, with the 'F' representing 'front.'
The DKW introduced their 'Dynastart,' an innovative feature with a generator that doubled as a self-starter and was mounted directly on the crankshaft.
This vehicle is a DKW F7, produced from 1937 through 1938. Under the bonnet was a two-stroke 2-cylinder engine that displaced either 584cc or 692cc. It had a three-speed manual transmission and a wheelbase size of 102.8 inches. It was a replacement for the DKW F5 and was later replaced by the DKW F8.
The F7 was offered as a closed saloon or a two-door cabriolet saloon. In 1938, a Front Luxus Cabriolet was added to the line-up.
In total, there were approximately 80,000 examples of the DKW F7 produced.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2009
In 1932, Audi, Horch, Wanderer, and DKW merged, forming Auto Union. In 957, ownership came under Daimler-Benz, and in 1964, it was purchased by the Volkswagen Group.
Though motorcycles were a large part of the DKW business, automobiles were also an integral part. They produced cars from 1928 until 1966 and were one of the first marques to use front-wheel drive and transverse mounting. Power was from a two-stroke engine that displaced 600 or 700cc, producing 18 to 20 horsepower. Their most popular pre-War models were the F1 through F8, with the 'F' representing 'front.'
The DKW introduced their 'Dynastart,' an innovative feature with a generator that doubled as a self-starter and was mounted directly on the crankshaft.
This vehicle is a DKW F7, produced from 1937 through 1938. Under the bonnet was a two-stroke 2-cylinder engine that displaced either 584cc or 692cc. It had a three-speed manual transmission and a wheelbase size of 102.8 inches. It was a replacement for the DKW F5 and was later replaced by the DKW F8.
The F7 was offered as a closed saloon or a two-door cabriolet saloon. In 1938, a Front Luxus Cabriolet was added to the line-up.
In total, there were approximately 80,000 examples of the DKW F7 produced.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2009
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Recent Sales of the DKW F7
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 DKW Reichsklasse F7 Cabriolet Chassis#: 5060360 Sold for USD$47,873 2009 Coys Auction - Auto Moto D‘Epoca - Padova |
DKW F7s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1937 DKW F7's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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