The Auto Union 1000S Coupe De Luxe

Engine: Three cylinders, 74 x 76 mm. (980 c.c.). Two-stroke, 7.25 to 1 compression ratio. 50 b.h.p. (57 S.A.E. h.p.) at 4,500 r.p.m.

Gear ratios: First, 16.7 to 1; second, 9.72 to 1; third, 6.09 to 1; top, 4.0 to 1.

Tyres: 5.60 x 15 Firestone de luxe 4-ply Gum Dipped tubeless, on bolt-on steel disc wheels.

Weight: 17 cwt. 3 qr. 0 lb. (without occupants but ready for the road, with just under one gallon of petrol).

Steering ratio: 2¾ turns, lock-to-lock.

Fuel capacity: 10 gallons (range approx. 257 miles).

Wheelbase: 7 ft. 8½ in.

Track: Front, 4 ft. 2¾ in.; rear, 4 ft. 5 3/16 in.

Dimensions: 13 ft. 10⅜ in. x 5 ft. 6¾ in. x 4 ft. 9 in. (high).

Price: £888 (£1,259 2s. 6d. inclusive of purchase tax).

Makers: Auto Union G.M.B.H., Dusseldorf, Germany.

Concessionaires: Auto Union (G.B.) Ltd., Raleigh House, Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex.