Auto Union / DKW 1000 SP Coupe

. Body color 'Elfenbein' with a black roof
. Very rare appearance
. Two-stroke engine

The Auto Union 1000 Sp (Sp for Spezial and not, as is often assumed, for the word "sport") was a closed two-seat sports coupe or an open two-seat roadster.

The 1000 Sp was presented at the Internationale Automobilausstellung in 1957 and produced at Baur in Stuttgart from 1958 to 1965, a total of 5,004 closed sports coupés.

Compared to the Auto Union 1000 S, engine performance increased to 41 kW (55 hp) mainly due to higher compression (8:1) but also due to minor differences in the engine block and different carburettor system. This brought the "narrow gauge Thunderbird", as the 1000 Sp was occasionally called in the press, to a top speed that at 140 km/h slightly exceeded the less motorized 1000 S Coupé.

This example is an older restoration and is still in good condition. The front seats have fabric and seat covers with a vinyl finish. The interior is in good condition.
The engine starts smoothly at the push of the start button and produces the typical two-stroke sound. Driving this small coupé is quite an experience, and it gets a lot of admiring glances. The 1000 SP's style and rarity make it a highly regarded classic car for any event, be it a rally or a concours d'elegance. This is a real stylish collector's car.

The color combination is also very tasteful, the body is painted in Elfenbein. A very nice contrast with the black roof. The interior is in a very neat condition.
For safety reasons, the car is fitted with three-point seat belts. The roll-up mechanism is nicely concealed.

This 1000 SP Coupé, originally from Sweden, is technically very well maintained.

The body is sleek, intact, virtually scratch-free. The doors, sills, fenders, hood and trunk lid have fittings.

If you are a DKW/Auto Union enthusiast looking for an original 1000 SP Coupé then this is your chance.

We can also arrange the export documents and transport for you. An insurance for 2 weeks is also possible!

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