1936 | Wanderer W 25 K

• Original and complete example as a restoration project
• Rare and very attractive ‘Roadster’ model
• Variant with six-cylinder supercharged engine
• Fully known and documented history with only seven previous owners
• Original, first leather interior with corresponding patina
• Various new parts included
• One of the most beautiful roadsters of its time

The Wanderer Type W25 K (K for compressor) as a ‘sports two-seater’ – commonly referred to as a roadster – was launched in 1936 as a direct competitor to the BMW 328. As a supercharged model, it remained a true rarity, whose significance is now duly recognised by the sophisticated collector scene – especially when it comes to original examples.

Rarely the history of a pre-war automobile can be traced as accurately and completely as in the case of this example. This Wanderer W25 K ‘Sport Two-Seater’ was completed by AUTO UNION in Chemnitz in December 1936 and delivered to its first owner in Iserlohn (Germany). The first vehicle registration certificate is available as an original document. It also shows four further owners in Germany until 1955. The car was then sold to Sweden, where it remained for the next 50 years. The last owner purchased the car from its Swedish owner about 20 years ago and drove it to Norway on its own axles.

By chance and with a little luck, we had the extremely rare opportunity to discover this example as one more original Wanderer W25 K for the well-versed collector and enthusiast community. Its completeness and originality make it particularly suitable for a restoration. For those who would like to enjoy accompanying a restoration, this car is a perfect occasion. This would allow to look forward to the completion of this rare and significant German pre-war automobile and also provides the opportunity to finalise the car according to your own taste. The leather seats are still in good condition today and we would not replace their covers. They proudly bear the patina of around 90 years and make this example a living and authentic witness to its long life.

The car is supplied with a brand-new cylinder head with camshaft and several chrome parts.