c.1921 Wanderer 4.5PS 616cc V-Twin

Frame no. 45002 Engine no. 29706

Footnotes

• Purchased in 1994

• An older restoration

• Electric headlight and horn

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. 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.

This restored 4.5 PS three-speed model was purchased in 1994. The related receipt is on file and the machine also comes with a quantity of photocopied technical literature and a selection of photographs, some showing it undergoing restoration. Notable features include a Glashütten Mühle Tachometer and a Fritz Neumayer Fenag Type ML1 generator, driven by belt from the rear wheel and powering the electric headlamp and horn.


• Acquise en 1994

• Ancienne restauration

• Phare et avertisseur électriques

Ce modèle 4, 5 PS à trois vitesses restauré a été acquis en 1994. La facture figure au dossier et la machine est accompagnée d'un ensemble de documents techniques et d'une sélection de photos dont certaines montrent les travaux de restauration. Les équipements les plus notables comprennent un compteur Glashütten Mühle et une dynamo Fritz Neumayer Fenag Type MLI entraînée par courroie depuis la roue arrière qui alimente un phare électrique et un avertisseur.


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.