Auto Union DKW Michaux Spider 1954 by Autocult
A special gift
The
Ingolstadt-based Auto Union had the finger on the pulse and won the hearts of
motorists with its model DKW “Sonderklasse” F91, which was initially presented
to the public at the International Auto Show in 1953. The DKW F91 did not only
fascinate customers in Germany but also abroad the mid-range car proved to be very
popular.
The
Belgian importer for Auto-Union DKW cars was located in Brüssels, at the
address Simon Michaux Garage, 49 Rue de Hollande. In the 1950s the company was
led by the name giver itself, Simon Michaus, and for him it was not only
economically appealing to deal with the Bavarian cars, he also identified
himself with the cars. The Belgian saw the car with different eyes and was such
enthused by the car that he even designed his own sportive bodywork for it. He
used the 18th Birthday of his daughter as an opportunity realize his
idea. Simon Michaux took one of the imported DKW F91 from the years 1954/55 and
removed its standard bodywork. Onto the chassis he fitted his new hand-finished,
sheet-metal car body, which did not a bit bear a resemblance to the original
appearance. The design of front end, without a front bumper and its centrally
arranged radiator grill fitted with the badges of the original manufactures
Auto-Union and DKW, equalled the front of a real sportscar. In contrast to the
front end, the rear was not so plainly designed. The rear featured two massive
lateral fins in which the rear lights were fitted. Unfortunately, the reaction
of his daughter as she received the especially for her designed car as a gift
is not known.
Later
on the unique DKW was sold to France and from there it went into the Dutch
collection “Stolze”.
Description: | Auto Union DKW Michaux Spider 1954 |
Catalogue#: | ATC02021 |
Product Type: | Resincast |
Scale: | 1:43 |
Event: | Road, Concept Cars |
Colour: | White |
Drivers: | - |
Sponsors: | - |
Dates: | 1954 |
Race/Position: | - |
Release Date: | January 2020 |
Weight: | 450 grams |
Comments: | Limited edition of 333 pieces. |
About Autocult
A relatively new maker of very well finished resincast models, established in 2015. Very imaginative choice of subjects, often concentrating on the more eccentric episodes in motoring history! Production limited to 333 pieces of each subject, which often means that we get one delivery and that is it, so pre-orders strongly recommended!! Made in China for Germany.