S Rauch
DKW
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764348013
- author:
- S Rauch
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 27.9 x 22.1 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Transport, Automotive
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Dkw: The Complete History of a World Marque is a comprehensive and visually stunning book that explores the fascinating story of DKW, a legendary automobile and motorcycle manufacturer. Featuring over 640 images, including color and black and white photographs from factory archives, this book delves into the technical developments of the famous two-stroke engine and the company's complex history. From its founding in the early twentieth century to its closure in the 1960s, DKW's story is one of innovation and success. The book describes the company's merger with Audi, Horch, and Wanderer to form Auto Union, as well as its later takeover by Daimler-Benz and Volkswagen. With a focus on technical detail and historical accuracy, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of transportation and automotive engineering. Originally published in German, this English language edition has been revised and supplemented by Frank Rönicke, who knew the author Siegfried Rauch personally and inherited his archive. The result is a richly illustrated and authoritative work that provides a unique insight into the world of DKW.