c.1938 Wanderer 97cc

Frame no. 77957 Engine no. 526123

Footnotes

Oldest of the four companies that merged in 1932 to form the 'Auto Union' (the others being Audi, DKW and Horch) Wanderer was an established motorcycle manufacturer when it built its first automobile in 1911. 'Wanderer' was the brand name of Winkelhofer & Jaenicke, a bicycle-making firm founded in Chemnitz, Saxony around 1885 and, like those of many of its contemporaries, its first motorised two-wheeler of 1902 was merely a power-assisted cycle. By 1913 the range had expanded considerably and was topped by a 408cc v-twin. Distinguished by their wedge-shaped fuel tanks, these early Wanderer twins were of an advanced specification for their day, boasting bottom-link forks, sprung frames, two-speed hub gears, automatic lubrication and an internal expanding rear drum brake. A 184cc four-stroke lightweight was added to the range after The Great War. This boasted overhead valves and unitary construction of the horizontal engine/gearbox, and Wanderer continued to build a range of similarly advanced designs until the end of the 1920s when motorcycle production ceased, although a range of ultra-lightweights was produced during the 1930s.

Believed in original condition, this lovely example of the latter has two-speed transmission and pedals for starting. Notable features include a Hackel horn and 'IT 185651' numberplate. The machine is offered with original Sachs engine instruction manuals and parts list; a selection of photographs; magazine articles (in German); and its original registration booklet.


Très probablement dans son état d'origine, ce bel exemplaire de machine légère possède une transmission à deux rapports et un pédalier pour le démarrage. Les détails d'équipement intéressants sont un avertisseur Hackel et une plaque d'immatriculation « IT 185651 ». La machine est offerte avec les manuels d'utilisation Sachs et la liste des pièces de rechange d'origine, une sélection de photos, des articles de magazine (en allemand) et son carnet d'immatriculation d'origine.


It should be noted that these vehicles have either been on display in the museum or kept in store since Peter and Ulrike passed away. Their present mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, perspective bidders must satisfy themselves with regards to their condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.

On notera que depuis le décès de Peter et d'Ulrike ces véhicules ont été maintenus en exposition dans le musée ou entreposés. L'état actuel réel des mécaniques est inconnu et les éventuels acquéreurs devront s'assurer par eux-mêmes de la condition, de l'intégrité, de l'authenticité et autres points relatifs à la qualité des machines avant de porter leurs enchères.