Description
NSU, with the Ro 80, presented a milestone in automotive development, one that at its debut in autumn 1967 made all other cars look dated. Its design was years ahead of other manufacturers and still feels fresh today. The suspension was very modern at the time, and the engine was meant to open the door to a new world of propulsion. Unfortunately, both workshops and management were ultimately overwhelmed and the plan did not come off.
After the initial problems—mainly with the drive system—countless Ro 80s bore witness to the durability of the concept.
Our car was exported to Spain in the summer of 1975 and was driven there by its first owner until the end of 1986. The second owner, a workshop owner, kept it until early 1991 and sold it to a friend, who then owned the NSU until 2023 and, aged over 80, sold it. Thus the car returned to Germany.
The good climatic conditions ensured that the car was never welded and is rust-free at the typical spots. In the engine bay and the boot the original paint can still be admired in good condition. But the bonnet and the tailgate also look like new.
The NSU is equipped with an electric steel sliding roof. Additionally, air conditioning was retrofitted in Spain.
The interior is overall in a very nice condition.
The engine starts well and runs very smoothly. A stainless steel exhaust system was also made for the car in Spain.
The NSU Ro 80 is a collectable car because
– it is very original and has not been welded and is rust-free
– the previous owner held it for 30 years
The NSU has German TÜV and an H registration.
The mileage of just under 65, 000 kilometres seems plausible.
The car can be viewed here in Bad Essen and taken for a test drive. If you have questions about the vehicle, please feel free to get in touch.
