1967 NSU Wankel Spider Low Miles, Time Capsule, Original
Rotary
This is a 1967 NSU Wankel Spider Convertible 2 Door with a 498 cc
Single Rotor Wankel engine and 4-speed all-synchromesh manual
transmission. The NSU Spider is an automobile which was produced by
NSU Motorenwerke AG from 1964 to 1967. This was the first
production car in the world to be powered by the Wankel rotary
engine. This car was thought to be remarkable. It is a milestone
car.
It first appeared in 1964 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It is very
distinguishable by the grill at the front. The engine is rear
mounted and to keep weight distribution even. The radiator and fuel
tank are located in the front. These cars were either painted red
or white. Only 2,375 were built in the three years of
production.
Today, less than 400 are known to exist. This car hails from
southern California and has been stored inside for over 30 years.
It is in time-capsule condition underneath with absolutely no
visible rust throughout. The car is in incredible, original
condition throughout and appears completely original. It features
only 76,951 miles from new. It needs a complete restoration, and
hasn’t been started for eons but it turns. Parts are accessible. If
you have a micro car collection or are a museum or historian this
is a must have. There is no condition more desirable than original.
Whether to be restored or moth balled as is, this is a legend that
has just turned 50 years old from its inception. We have many other
parts available separately as well. We believe that this car is
100% complete. We found it with another similar car that we already
sold. This is the finest example have ever seen in 40 years on an
untouched original. NSU license and brand was purchased by VW back
in the 70’s, so there are parts support available through several
clubs and specialty vendors. The windshield has been replaced.
This micro car is in amazing condition and deserves to be with a
museum or collection.
Lot # 750
This is to be sold at our upcoming Lucky Collector Car Auction August 26th and 27th at the LeMay Marymount Event Center in Tacoma, WA.
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