Photo Gallery «Vorsprung durch Plastik - Auto Union's failed plastic car project»
In 1956, Auto Union GmbH laid to rest a project that was not only ambitious but also highly innovative. The company had spent six years developing new models, focusing almost consistently on the development of a production body made of plastic. This report describes the history of the project and the reasons for its failure, illustrated with many previously unseen images.
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