Highlights
- Very original early 1000 Universal
- Recent new leaf springs, brake lines, clutch and gear linkages
- Previous keeper retained car for 20 years
- Smart and well-presented car
- Practical and versatile classic estate car
The Appeal
Britain had the mock Tudor Moggy Traveller, but Germany got a real treat - the DKW 1000 Universal. Sculptural modern styling, high-quality engineering, and a clever 2-stroke three-cylinder 981cc 45bhp motor make these cars a real treat for enthusiasts of unusual, left-field classic cars.
The Universal was appropriately named. As you can see from the photos, it could accommodate a lot and is suitable for many duties, from family load-lugger to light commercial wagon.
This one is very well kept, finished in the classic DKW colour of mid-blue with a grey vinyl interior. Inside and out it is highly original, displaying a gentle patina of character that suits its practical nature. The previous keeper loved it so much he kept it for 20 years.
Recently, it received some light recommissioning, which means it is in great order for the buyer. This work included new rear leaf springs, brake lines, and new clutch and gear change linkages. It is usefully RHD and would fit right in at any show or as a family classic.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in around 1959
- RHD model
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Previous keeper kept the car for 20 years
- Recently fitted with new leaf springs, brake lines, clutch and gear linkage
The Condition
- Mid-blue paintwork appears to be largely original and generally well-kept
- Practical two-door estate car with airy glasswork
- Neatly detailed car with sleek frontal styling and ‘suicide’ rear-hinged doors
- Due to the age and originality some light marks and signs of use to be expected
- Factory standard Universal with white steel wheels and DKW chrome hub caps
- Exterior fittings including glassworks, trim and lights all well-kept but original
- There is a light patina to the exterior fittings are shown in photographs
- Underside presents well with no reports of corrosion or deterioration
- Bodywork is generally well kept from what we can see in the photographs
- Grey vinyl interior with white piping in good, lightly aged condition
- The interior is very presentable and complete but with ageing notable in photographs
- Spacious and practical four-seater with very large load area accessed by side hinged door
- Interior fittings appear factory correct and show some ageing and tarnish to chrome elements
- We understand that all interior electrics and dials function correct
- Headlining in good condition as shown in photographs
The Mechanics
- 981cc 2 stroke 3cyl petrol engine developing 45bhp
- 4spd gearbox with column shift
- Recent work to gear linkages
- New clutch
- Rear springs recently replaced
- Brake lines attended to recently
- No reported running or driving issues
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