NSU Motorenwerke AG, a German manufacturer, was a pioneer in automotive engineering, notably for introducing the Wankel rotary engine. The NSU Spider, produced between 1964 and 1967, was the first production car to feature this revolutionary engine. Its lightweight body and unique powertrain made it a standout in automotive history. NSU, originally a knitting machine… Read More Open rotary: 1967 NSU Spider
Nestled in the scenic routes of Wisconsin, a 1966 NSU Spider has been making waves not just for its classic charm but also for its unique under-the-hood story. The NSU Spider holds a special place in automotive history as the first car to feature a Wankel rotary engine. Developed by NSU, the Wankel engine was… Read More A new heart: 1966 NSU Spider
Over the past few decades, a car built on a versatile platform was subject to many variations, limited only by the imagination of the designers. Even the Fiat 500, in its “D” version, had its own interpretations and among these was that of the NSU through the vision of the Weinsberg workshops: two versions were… Read More The other side: 1962 NSU/Fiat 500 Coupé by Weinsberg
This is new. As it’s just happened, this is the first time we see this car, and probably a long time will pass before we’ll see another one for sale. It’s called Neckar/Fiat 500 Limousette, built by Weinsberg coachworks between 1959 and 1963. Weinsberg also built the Coupé version on the same Fiat 500 N… Read More The sedan version: 1959 Neckar/Fiat 500 Limousette by Weinsberg
Differently from what the common sense tells, germans too could build little and economy spiders like this one. However, this NSU still shows its german DNA as it’s powered by a Wankel rotary engine installed behind the rear axle. The first thought we had when we saw this car was to admire how clear was… Read More Rotary fins: 1965 NSU 56-Wankel Spider
In the late fifities NSU asked to Bertone coachworks to design a little sporty coupé based on the Prinz chassis. This task was done by Franco Scaglione, car design genius, who created these pleasant lines which have a clear kindred with the lines of the Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale. This car looks like a beautifully… Read More Scaglione’s touch: 1959 NSU Prinz Sport
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