RARE 1960 Auto Union 1000s Electric Car

1960 Other Makes Auto Union 1000S Electric DKW Description

This project started out to be my daily driver. Once finished and I started the original 3 cylinder 2 stroke I knew I needed to do an Electric conversion. I used an Azure Dynamics 3 phase AC24 motor and matching DMOC445 controller with regenerative braking. Which accounts for up to 10% of mileage per charge. It is a 200vdc, 100a system which equals 21.5kwh Lithium battery pack. Very easy to maintain and charge. Comes with two chargers. Using one will allow charging to 80% @ 12a charging rate. With two it charges to 100% @ 24a giving it a much faster charge. Can be charged at home or at public charge stations. It has an electrical reverse so changing gears is not necessary.

The vehicle has had a body off restoration effort. All metal parts were sand blasted and either painted or powder coated. Most nuts and bolts were replaced as well. The entire chassis and suspension components were powder coated. The under carriage was undercoated with a bed liner material to help sound proof as well as protect from fender damage as there were no inner fenders. The Ascot Grey paint used was a single stage urethane. This is not a base coat/clear coat car. Many hours went into color sanding to get it to this condition. It is not the original color of the car. I never wanted another Black vehicle. This vehicle had 36k miles before project start, 15k after. Weight is 2400#'s.

The interior was completely redone with fabric rather than vinyl. Seat heaters were added as well as a rear window defogger. Heat is now electric hot water forced air. The floor mat is original. Headliner was also replaced. Dash was upgraded to acceptLCD screen that shows: state of charge, voltage, consumption rate either charge or discharge, remainder of charge and motor temperature.the AM/FM disc player is in the glove box.

Mechanically not much has changed. 4 speed transmission with front wheel drive. Disc brakes were added up front for better braking. The electrical system was converted to 12vdc with most lights replaced with LED's.

Audi Tradition of Germany spent the day with me doing documentation on this vehicle. A video on YouTube was done as a result. "A DKW becomes Electric".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phRCD6yqjiQ&feature=youtu.be

Transportation is the sole responsibility of the winningbidder. I will help in any way I can. But must be picked up with 2 weeks after end of auction.

On Apr-04-16 at 16:18:05 PDT, seller added the following information:

The car gets an honest 60-75 miles per charge. The batteries used (Calb) are listed to last 2000+ cycles. Which should equal 100,000+ miles. I have used approx. 250 cycles. 15,000 divided by say 60 miles per charge = 250 cycles.