1936 | Wanderer W 25 K

• Three rare Wanderer: W25K, W25 and W23 glass cabriolet
• For sale in a package, possibly also individually
• Original condition, rust-free
• As projects for restoration
• Origin: USA, US titles available for all three vehicles
• Rare opportunity, but nothing to give away

In the spring of 1936, Auto Union presented the Wanderer W 25 K Sport Two-Seater with supercharger at the International Automobile and Motorbike Exhibition in Berlin – a powerful, compact and very attractive roadster that was also intended to enhance Auto Union's sporty image in the production models. The 2-litre six-cylinder in-line engine was a construction by Ferdinand Porsche. The engine was combined with a four-speed manual gearbox and drove the rear wheels. In the standard version, the engine offered 40 hp. Its power was then increased to 85 hp by a volumetric Roots compressor, a modified cylinder head, two Solex carburettors and an adapted sports exhaust. The W 25 K was the only Wanderer model to be fitted with an engine casing made of light metal. Thus, the engine produced 85 hp and allowed a top speed of 150 km/h and made it a direct competitor to the BMW 328. Equipped with a proven floating axle, the sophisticated chassis provided excellent road holding. Despite initial considerations, the car was not used in motorsport events by the factory. In 1938, production of the W 25 ended after a total of 258 vehicles, the last 37 of which were delivered without a supercharger. Today, collectors worldwide are delighted by the interesting technology, the timelessly beautiful design and the sporty handling of the compact roadster.