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DKW AU 1000 SP Roadster — 1962

A unique car in Sweden and a very rare one worldwide. Owned by the same person since 1968 with well-documented Swedish history. A low-mileage example with just over 120,000 km in exquisite original condition.

Tore Thallaug
Inspector
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Robin Gidebrant
Case manager
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"This vehicle isn’t just charming and bold—it’s a unique sight in our part of the world and has had the same owner for an incredible 57 years. It’s in fine and complete original condition and a regular guest at the Nyköping Harbour Meets and other classic car events. It runs with a satisfying putter and carries a wonderful aura from the late ’50s and early ’60s, full of stylish, period-correct details."

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08 MAJ 11:10
151 000SEK
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18151
NYKÖPING
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Tore Thallaug
Inspector
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Robin Gidebrant
Case manager
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"This vehicle isn’t just charming and bold—it’s a unique sight in our part of the world and has had the same owner for an incredible 57 years. It’s in fine and complete original condition and a regular guest at the Nyköping Harbour Meets and other classic car events. It runs with a satisfying putter and carries a wonderful aura from the late ’50s and early ’60s, full of stylish, period-correct details."

Beschreibung

This car was first registered to its original owner on March 6, 1962. Just over two months later, on May 20, it was taken over by Philipsons in Stockholm. A new private owner took possession on June 20 and kept the car until June 28, 1966. The next owner held onto it until July 11, 1968, when it was acquired by V-O Bil on Lidingö.

The current owner—whose father had driven and owned DKWs since the 1930s—was instantly captivated by a newspaper ad in Dagens Nyheter. Visiting the dealership on Lidingö with his wife, he found his dream car. A deal was struck, and on August 9, 1968, he became the proud new owner. The car was in good shape with around 60,000 km on the clock at the time.

Over the years, it has served as the family’s treasured classic and enthusiast car, always stored indoors and lovingly cared for. Maintenance and servicing have been done by the owner himself—a trained engineer—just as many classic car owners used to do in the past.

One deviation from factory spec is a replacement brake fluid reservoir, added for improved oversight. The car was repainted in the 1980s, and the soft top has been replaced a couple of times, but otherwise, most of it remains in original condition.

The odometer now shows 29,220 km, but it's important to note it has turned over once—true mileage is just over 120,000 km. A badge mounted in the grille commemorates 100,000 km of driving with an Auto Union.

Included with the car is a binder full of documentation, literature, and period paperwork—workshop and parts manuals, club newsletters, magazine features, and more. The car is MHRF-insured, fully road-ready, and permanently inspected (“slutbesiktigad”). It comes with two complete sets of ignition keys, including keys for the doors and glovebox, plus a stack of useful spare parts.

Teknische Daten

  • Baujahr/Modelljahr
    1962/1962 
  • Erstzulassung
    1962-03-06 
  • Abgelesener Tachostand (km)
    29,215 km 
  • Kennzeichen
    BRB735 
  • Fahrgestellnummer
    6815004106 
  • Kw / PS
    46 / 63 
  • Kraftstoff
    Petrol 
  • Getriebe
    Manual 
  • Innenausstattung/Polster
    Vinyl 
  • Farbe
    White 

Beurteilung Fahrzeugzustand

  • Zustand technisch:

    Starts easily and the engine runs smoothly and calmly. During a gentle test drive through a residential area, everything appeared to function well—steering, clutch, gear changes, handling, maneuvering, and brakes all performed as expected. It’s not the most powerful engine, so keeping up speed on inclines required some revving, but the charm and enjoyment of the drive were undeniable.

    The car has not been inspected on a lift, but the vital components underneath appeared to be in good condition.

  • Zustand Interieur:

    Pleasant interior in original condition with comfortable seating. The door panels, trim, carpets, and the rear area with "jump seats" are all in good shape. The steering wheel, controls, dashboard, and gauges are in well-preserved original condition and functioning properly.

    Some paint traces on the rubber seals suggest the car was repainted at some point. A period-correct radio is fitted but not operational—the tube unit is included. Also found in the glove compartment was a rare original cigarette lighter accessory.

  • Zustand Exterieur:

    Nice and glossy paintwork (resprayed in the 1980s). The glass, trim, emblems, lighting details, and moldings are all in good condition considering the car’s age and mileage. Wheels are in great shape with clean hubcaps and good tires. The soft top is in excellent condition, having been replaced a couple of times over the years. Both the engine bay and luggage compartment present well in original condition.

  • Zustand gesamt:

    The history, condition, and delightful design of this vehicle make it a true gem from the late ’50s to early ’60s. It's not just the unique Swedish ownership history, but the model itself—with all its details and features—that makes it a historically significant classic and an enthusiast’s car with strong collector value.

Fahrzeugangeben vom Kraftfahrzeugbundesamt

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 1994-05-02 (Konvert)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1962-03-01 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1962-03-06
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-05-06
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 3

Kommentar vom Besitzer

- Den här vagnen var en drömbil och den blev vår 1968, året efter vårt bröllop. Den har varit med oss i alla år och det är lite svårt att tänka sig en sommar utan den men allt har sin tid. Vi får helt enkelt inse att tiden nu är mogen för nya entusiaster, att få njuta av denna i Sverige helt unika vagn.

Fakten zum Modell

The AU 1000 was a mid-size car produced by DKW (part of Auto Union), which replaced the DKW 3=6 model in 1958. After the war, DKW was the only brand within Auto Union that continued production—the four rings represented Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer. The AU 1000 was manufactured in West Germany until 1963, when it was succeeded by the DKW F102. However, production continued in Brazil and Argentina, where the model version Auto Union 1000 S was built until 1967.

If it’s smooth engine performance you’re after, a two-stroke three-cylinder engine is the way to go. DKW naming its car 3=6 was no coincidence—the equal sign symbolized that this small 900cc engine offered the same refinement as a straight six. DKW was the brand Saab emulated, and the truth is that the German engines weren’t just bigger and more powerful—they were also better. Combine that with a beautiful body and inviting interior, and DKW cars from the 1950s and ’60s remain highly attractive purchases today.

Speaking of beautiful design, the AU 1000 Sp Coupé was a special model produced between 1958 and 1965 in just 5,004 units. A much rarer version was the roadster, built from 1961 to 1965 in only 1,640 examples—both with bodies by coachbuilder Baur. In Sweden, only 44 such cars were sold between 1961 and 1965, of which just one was a roadster. Today, approximately 30 cars remain in the country, including the sole roadster.

As a curiosity, the model was nicknamed “the Järvsö car” in Sweden due to singer Lill-Babs owning a coupé. It was also dubbed “the little Thunderbird” thanks to certain styling similarities.

When DKW set out to modernize its vehicle lineup in the mid-1960s, the company decided to phase out the DKW name entirely in favor of another of the four rings—reviving Audi as the lead brand for the group. But that is another story entirely.

Lagerort und Info zur Besichtigung

Location: Nyköping

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Tore Thallaug
+46 705 90 23 65
tore@bilwebauctions.se

Abholung

Collection must take place before: 2025-05-22.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auktionsinfo

General information about the condition of the vehicles .
  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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