Author Topic: Barrett's #356 - Auto Union F102 test car (Read 1240 times)

barrett · « **on:** March 31, 2013, 10:03:48 AM »

What is this car, what made it unusual and what was its purpose? A point if you know

barrett · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2013, 06:02:18 PM »

No guesses so up it goes

D-type · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2013, 06:21:14 PM »

Starting with the obvious - DKW base?

mymokke · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2013, 10:08:23 PM »

Is this a tow vehicle of sorts?

ropat53 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2013, 10:18:21 PM »

It's an Auto Union 1000 and it would seem to have a second engine in the rear.

richard cuyler · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2013, 05:35:55 AM »

Looks as if it may have been a donkey test-mobile for perhaps a proposed Audi, using this stretched Auto Union to test suspension, etc.

richard cuyler · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2013, 05:38:55 AM »

Also, there appears to be a test track in the background $:-\$ .

barrett · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2013, 05:33:32 PM »

Quote from: richard cuyler on April 15, 2013, 05:35:55 AM

Looks as if it may have been a donkey test-mobile for perhaps a proposed Audi, using this stretched Auto Union to test suspension, etc.

This is fairly close. It's an Auto Union but not a prototype for the Audi as far as I know. The solution is somewhat simpler than that.

faksta · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2013, 08:28:45 AM »

Quote from: barrett on April 15, 2013, 05:33:32 PM

The solution is somewhat simpler than that.

It has been driven too fast when it caught a hole on the road...

richard cuyler · « **Reply #9 on:** June 11, 2013, 06:39:53 PM »

A chassis test vehicle for a proposed front-drive commercial vehicle (van, perhaps) with strut-type front suspension and forward-control cab? $:-\$

wingroad · « **Reply #10 on:** June 12, 2013, 02:29:19 PM »

Is it a mule for mid engined saloon prototype

Hubert · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:36:49 PM »

A DKW/Auto-Union testing a longer wheelbase for a future model.

D-type · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2013, 05:38:30 PM »

Purely because I'd like to know the answer.

barrett · « **Reply #13 on:** August 13, 2013, 11:24:21 AM »

Quote from: Hubert on June 23, 2013, 12:36:49 PM

A DKW/Auto-Union testing a longer wheelbase for a future model.

This is the closest so far! Please expand a little if you can. Locked for you.

D-type · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2013, 04:47:09 AM »

Assuming the lock has expired after nearly a fortnight:
is it a prototype / test mule for a twin engined four-wheel-drive vehicle for the military?

richard cuyler · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2013, 06:25:30 AM »

At the end of my small store of thoughts on this one. Last try, is it an NSU Ro80 testbed?

WayneB · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2013, 09:12:53 PM »

1965 Auto Union F102 test mule?

richard cuyler · « **Reply #17 on:** September 08, 2013, 06:37:40 PM »

Bump.....

Jean-Marie H · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2013, 09:22:10 AM »

This car was of use for tests on the trial ground of Daimler-Benz in 1959 to try several reports ways / wheelbase with the aim of the next model Auto Union to be taken out, ' Fr 102 '. The wheelbase was adaptable on several length...

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #19 on:** October 01, 2013, 05:28:54 PM »

Last bump!

Carnut · « **Reply #20 on:** October 02, 2013, 04:26:07 AM »

Quote from: Paul Jaray on October 01, 2013, 05:28:54 PM

Last bump!

Barrett has been on the site within the last week but unfortunately hasn't answered his puzzles..

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #21 on:** October 08, 2013, 10:32:15 AM »

Quote from: Jean-Marie H on September 17, 2013, 09:22:10 AM

This car was of use for tests on the trial ground of Daimler-Benz in 1959 to try several reports ways / wheelbase with the aim of the next model Auto Union to be taken out, ' Fr 102 '. The wheelbase was adaptable on several length...

Jean-Marie H, was that a guess or did you find the solution?
In that case I'll award the point and move it to the Solved section.

Jean-Marie H · « **Reply #22 on:** October 08, 2013, 03:36:14 PM »

Paul, I have find the information on a french forum (well known by Saco) dedicated to the DKW cars.

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #23 on:** October 09, 2013, 03:30:05 PM »

Barrett was here few hours ago.
I really hope everything is OK with him.
In the meantime we try to rule his puzzles.
Point for you, Jean-Marie H!
Any idea of what should I call it?
"Cette tuture a servi à des tests sur le terrain d'essais de Daimler-Benz en 1959 afin d'essayer plusieurs rapports voies/empattement en vue du prochain modèle Auto Union à sortir, la "F 102". L'empattement était réglable sur plusieurs longueurs."

Jean-Marie H · « **Reply #24 on:** October 09, 2013, 03:56:22 PM »

Thank you Paul, but if there is any problem with my answer, perhaps try to contact Barrett.

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