Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
A mini-Unimog is perhaps the best way to describe this wonderfully capable go-anywhere machine, quite fitting as the Haflinger takes its name from a steady-footed Austrian horse
Originally conceived for the Austrian Army as post-war replacements for their ageing fleet of US Army Jeeps, built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Steyr, Austria, combining rugged military engineering with compact practicality
Lockable front and rear differentials, fully independent suspension, and a fully removable soft top and doors all contribute to a low centre of gravity, designed to make the Haflinger virtually unstoppable off-road
Simplicity at its very best, powered by an air-cooled 643cc flat-twin engine and weighing just 635 kg, light enough to be lifted by four strong people
Fully restored and carefully maintained, this 1964 example has been with the same vendor for the last 15 years, dry stored and lovingly looked after, with no major off-roading undertaken
Presents beautifully, with soft top canvas and seats in good order, and the odometer showing a modest 8, 065 miles at the time of cataloguing
Perfectly suited as a quirky farm runabout, estate companion, or a charming conversation piece, combining rare practicality, character, and engineering ingenuity – Land Rover, eat your heart out
