German Automotive manufacturers from the 1940s

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  • Adi (1948-1956)

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    1940s
    Adi (1948-1956)

    Adi Automotive manufacturers Berlin-Neukolln; Germany from 1948 to 1956 ADI-Fahrzeugbau , also known as Adi-moped , was a German manufacturer of mopeds and three-wheeled ...

  • AFM (1949–1953)

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    1940s
    AFM (1949–1953)

    A>F>M Alex von Falkenhausen Motorenbau German automobile manufacturer Munich Germany. Produced from 1949 to 1953 Alex von Falkenhausen Motorenbau (AFM) (but some sources claim ...

  • Auto Union History (1932–1962)

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    1930s
    Auto Union History (1932–1962)

    Auto Union History Automotive manufacturers Chemnitz, Germany; from 1932 until 1969 The Auto Union AG , Chemnitz was the first German state automotive group. The foundation took ...

  • Baur (1910-1998)

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    1910s
    Baur (1910-1998)

    Karosserie Baur GmbH The Karosserie Baur GmbH Baur body and vehicle construction was a body building firm with headquarters in Stuttgart. History The company was founded in 1910 ...

  • BMW 321 (1938-1950)

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    1930s 1940s
    BMW 321 (1938-1950)

    BMW 321 (1938 to 1950) Overview Manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Sowjetische AG Maschinenbau Awtowelo Production 1938–1941, 3,814 built 1945 - 1950, 8,996 built ...

  • BMW 326 (1936-1946)

    Luxury Cars
    1930s 1940s
    BMW 326 (1936-1946)

    BMW 326 (1936-1946) Overview Manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Production 1936–1941, 15,936 built ca. 1946, 16 built Designer Engineers: Fritz Fiedler, Alfred Böning ...

  • BMW 327 (1937-1955)

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    Sports Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    BMW 327 (1937-1955)

    BMW 327 (1937 to 1955) Overview Manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Production 1937–1941 1,965 built 1946–1955 505 built Assembly Eisenach, Germany Eisenach, East ...

  • BMW 340 (1949-1953)

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    1940s 1950s
    BMW 340 (1949-1953)

    BMW 340 (1949 to 1953) Overview Manufacturer Eisenacher Motorenwerk (EMW) Production 1949–1953 21,250 built Assembly Eisenach, East Germany Body and chassis Body style 4-door ...

  • BMW history

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    1910s
    BMW history

    BMW history From 1916 on Type Aktiengesellschaft (AG) Traded as FWB: BMW Industry Automotive Predecessors Rapp Motorenwerke Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG (BFW) Dixi Automobil Werke ...

  • Bohler (1941-1947)

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    1940s

    Böhler Automotive manufacturers Riedlingen; Germany from 1941 until 1947. Böhler was a German car manufacturer from Riedlingen , which existed under the direction of Fidelis ...

  • Borgward History (1929–1961)

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    1920s
    Borgward History (1929–1961)

    Borgward Automotive History Automotive manufacturers Bremen, Germany from 1929 until 1961 Borgward is an automobile manufacturer that was founded by Carl F. W. Borgward (November ...

  • DKW History (1916-1966)

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    1910s
    DKW History (1916-1966)

    DKW History 1916 to 1966 Industry Automotive Fate merged to Auto Union in 1932, last DKW branded car was made in 1966 Founded 1916 Defunct 1966 Headquarters Saxony, Germany Key ...

  • Drews (1945-2001)

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    1940s
    Drews (1945-2001)

    Drew's Karosseriebau Automotive manufacturer Wuppertal,Germany from 1945 to 2001. Drews body shop , including body Drews or short Drews , is a ...

  • Econom (1948-1956)

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    Econom (1948-1956)

    Econom Automotive manufacturer Berlin - Haselhorst and Wilmersdorf ,Germany from 1948 to 1956 Econom was a commercial vehicle manufacturer (1948-1956) in Berlin-Spandau ...

  • Espenlaub (1928-1953)

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    1920s
    Espenlaub (1928-1953)

    Espenlaub Between 1928 and 1953, under the name of Espenlaub , a number of innovative, even very bizarre automobiles were created . History Constructor and builder was the first ...

  • Faun-Werke (1917-1990)

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    1910s
    Faun-Werke (1917-1990)

    FAUN-Werke AG Ansbach , Nuremberg , Germany FAUN works was the name of a German vehicle company for the fire engines, trucks and cranes , briefly also passenger ...

  • Fend Flitzer (1948-1953)

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    1940s
    Fend Flitzer (1948-1953)

    Fend Flitzer Automotive manufacturer Rosenheim; Germany From 1948 to 1953 The Fend Flitzer was a three-wheeled invalid carriage designed and built by Fritz Fend. The Flitzer ...

  • Ford 3000 Truck (1941-1948)

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    1940s
    Ford 3000 Truck (1941-1948)

    Ford B3000 S, V3000S, V3000A Truck Manufacturer: Ford Germany Production period: 1941 to 1948 Previous model: Ford BB Successor: Ford Ruhr Ford Rhine Engines: Gasoline: 3.3-3.9 ...

  • Ford Rhine truck (1948-1955)

    lorries Trucks
    1940s 1950s
    Ford Rhine truck (1948-1955)

    Ford Rhine truck Manufacturer: Ford Germany Production period: 1948 to 1955 Engines: Petrol: 3.9 liters V8 (66-70 kW) Diesel : 4.1 liters (62.5 to 69 kW) Payload: 3.0 t The Ford ...

  • Ford Taunus G93A G73A (1939-1952)

    Motor Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Ford Taunus G93A G73A (1939-1952)

    Ford Taunus G93A G73A Production period: 1939-1942 and 1948-1952 Class : Motor car Body versions : Saloon , station wagon ,convertible Engines: Gasoline : 1.2 liters (25 kW) ...

  • Glöckler-Porsche (1948-1954)

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    1940s
    Glöckler-Porsche (1948-1954)

    Glöckler-Porsche Glöckler-Porsche , initially also known as "Glöckler-Eigenbau", the Frankfurt-based car dealer Walter Glöckler produced several sports cars in the early post-war ...

  • Gnom (1949-1950)

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    Gnom (1949-1950)

    Gnome (C. M. Gick Fahrzeugbau) Automotive manufacturer Germany from 1949 to 1950 Gnom was a German automobile brand, which was manufactured from 1949 to 1950 by the JFG ...

  • Goliath History (1931-1963)

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    1930s
    Goliath History (1931-1963)

    Goliath (History) Automotive manufacturers Bremen; Germany from 1931 until 1963 Goliath-Werke Borgward & Co. was a German car manufacturer started by Carl F. W. Borgward and ...

  • Gutbrod (1933-1954)

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    1930s
    Gutbrod (1933-1954)

    Gutbrod Automotive manufacturer Plochingen Germany From 1933 to 1954 Gutbrod was a German manufacturer of cars, motorcycles and small agricultural machinery. The firm was founded ...

  • Hanomag (1925-1952)

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    1920s
    Hanomag (1925-1952)

    Hanomag Automotive manufacturers Hanover, Germany From 1925 to 1952 Hanomag (Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG) was a German producer of steam locomotives, tractors, trucks and ...

  • Hansa-Lloyd History (1908-1963)

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    1900s
    Hansa-Lloyd History (1908-1963)

    Hansa-Lloyd Werke (Lloyd) Automotive manufacturers Bremen, Germany from 1908 until 1963 Hansa-Lloyd Werke was a German automobile manufacturer, created in 1908 and owned by ...

  • Hebezeugwerk (1948-1971)

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    1940s
    Hebezeugwerk (1948-1971)

    VEB Hebezeugwerk Sebnitz Automotive manufacturer Sebnitz , Germany from 1948 to 1971 The VEB Hebezeugwerk Sebnitz Sebnitz (hoist service) was a manufacturer of mobile cranes in ...

  • Hermann Holbein (1948-1954)

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    1940s 1950s
    Hermann Holbein (1948-1954)

    Hermann Holbein (Champion) Automotive manufacturer Herrlingen ; Germany From 1948 to 1954 The Hermann Holbein vehicle from Mr. Lingen was a German automobile manufacturer . The ...

  • Hurst (1946-1950)

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    Hurst (1946-1950)

    Hurst Hurst was a post war German manufacturer of specialist automobiles . History The company vehicle construction Hurst of Arthur Friedrich Hurst from Stuttgart began 1946 with ...

  • Karmann (1901-2010)

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    1900s
    Karmann (1901-2010)

    Karmann Osnabrück, Germany Former type GmbH - (public limited company) Industry Automotive industry Founded 1901 Defunct 2010 Headquarters Osnabrück, Germany Number of locations ...

  • Kersting (1949-1950)

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    1950s

    Kersting (Kersting-Modellbauwerkstätten) Automotive manufacturer Waging Germany from 1949 to 1950 The Kersting model workshops were a German car manufacturer in Waging . The ...

  • Mada (1947-1950)

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    Mada (1947-1950)

    Mada (Maschinenfabrik G. Danger GmbH) Vehicle manufacturer Sackingen Germany from 1947 to 1950 Maschinenfabrik Danger , short Mada , is a former German manufacturer ...

  • Mercedes W129 580K (1939-1940)

    Sports Cars
    1930s
    Mercedes W129 580K (1939-1940)

    Mercedes-Benz 580K W 129 Make: Mercedes-Benz Presentation Year: 1939 to 1940 Class : sports car Body design : Coupe , Roadster Engine: Gasoline:5.8 liters (147 kW) Length: 4480 ...

  • Mercedes W153 230 (1938-1943)

    Motor Cars
    1930s 1940s
    Mercedes W153 230 (1938-1943)

    Mercedes-Benz W 153 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model designation: 230,230 SV Production period: 1938 to 1943 Class : motor car Body versions : Sedan,convertible Engines: Gasoline ...

  • NSU History (1905-1969)

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    1900s
    NSU History (1905-1969)

    NSU History NSU was a German bicycle , motorcycle , automobile and scooter manufacturer, founded in 1873 in Riedlingen by Christian Schmidt and Heinrich ...

  • NWF (1948-1954)

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    1940s
    NWF (1948-1954)

    NWF (Nordwestdeutcher Fahrzeugbau AG) Vehicle manufacturer Germany from 1948 to 1954 The Northwest German Vehicle Construction GmbH (NWF) was a coachbuilder, commercial ...

  • Opel Blitz truck (1930-1954)

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    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Opel Blitz truck (1930-1954)

    Opel Blitz truck (1930 to 1954) Make: Opel Type: commercial vehicle Production period: 1930 to 1954 designs: Flatbed , panel van , special bodies Engines: Gasoline : 2.5-3.6 ...

  • Porsche 356 1st Gen (1948-1955)

    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Porsche 356 1st Gen (1948-1955)

    Porsche 356 original First generation Production period: 1948 to 1955 Class : sports car Body versions : coupé , roadster Engines: 1.1–1.5 liters Length: 3950-4001mm Broad: ...

  • Veritas History (1947-)

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    1940s
    Veritas History (1947-)

    Veritas (Dyna-Veritas) Automotive manufacturer Aachen; Germany From 1947 to 1953. And from 1999 on Veritas was a West German post World War II sports and race car company, ...

  • VW Type 82 Kübelwagen (1940-1945)

    Military
    1940s
    VW Type 82 Kübelwagen (1940-1945)

    VW Kübelwagen Type 82 Model: Kübelwagen Production period: 1940 to 1945 Class : Military Body versions : Various Engines: Gasoline: 1.0-1.1 liters (17,5-18 kW) Length: 3740 mm ...

  • Wanderer History (1911-1945)

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    1910s
    Wanderer History (1911-1945)

    Wanderer History Automotive manufacturer Germany From 1911 to 1945. Wanderer was a German manufacturer of bicycles, motorcycles, automobiles, vans and other machinery. ...

  • Wanderer W11 (1928-1941)

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    1920s 1930s 1940s
    Wanderer W11 (1928-1941)

    Wanderer W11 car history Manufacturer: Wanderer Production period: 1928 to 1941 Class : Motor car Body versions : Touring Cars , Roadster , Sedan , Pullman ...

  • Wanderer W23 (1937-1941)

    Motor Cars
    1930s 1940s
    Wanderer W23 (1937-1941)

    Wanderer W 23 car history Manufacturer: Wanderer Production period: 1937 to 1941 Class : upper middle class Body versions : Touring Car , Limousine , Pullman Limousine , Station ...

  • Wanderer W24 (1937-1940)

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    1930s
    Wanderer W24 (1937-1940)

    Wanderer W24 Car history Manufacturer: Wanderer Production period: 1937 to 1940 Class : Motor car Body versions : Touring car , sedan , cabriolet , convertible Engines: ...

  • Zundapp History (1917-1984)

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    1910s
    Zundapp History (1917-1984)

    Zündapp History Automotive manufacturer Germany From 1917 to 1984. Zündapp (a.k.a. Zuendapp) was a major German motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1917 in Nuremberg by Fritz ...

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