Interesting Facts About the DKW Junior
The DKW Junior is a compact front‑wheel‑drive saloon built by Auto Union AG. Series production kicked off in August 1959 and the model remained on sale into the early 1960s.
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Launch and Body Style
Series production of the DKW Junior began in August 1959. It featured a two‑door notchback body and measured just under four metres in length, giving it a distinctive compact silhouette.
Base Model Mechanics
The base version sold through 1962 used conventional body‑on‑frame construction, rode on 12‑inch wheels and was powered by a three‑cylinder, 741 cc engine.
Heritage of the DKW Name
DKW, an acronym for Dampf‑Kraft‑Wagen ("steam‑driven car"), was founded in 1916 by Danish engineer Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen. The Junior continued the brand’s legacy under the Auto Union umbrella.
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