The DKW from Fissore
09/07/2020
Hardly anyone in this country has ever seen the elegant DKW-based coupé from Fissore. In 1959, the masters of the Italian Carrozzeria Fissore bodyworked a chassis on the initiative of the Italian DKW importer, but the Italians showed little interest in a not entirely cheap two-stroke coupé. Around 150 units were built, then production was moved to Argentina in 1964. The overseas examples were only sold there, with a DKW 3-cylinder two-stroke engine and 4-speed steering wheel gearbox. In two years, 701 units left Industrias Automotriz de Santa Fé S.A., 226 of which belonged to the 2nd series.
And where could you find out all this and see one of these very rare cars? In Schwetzingen at the Classic Gala. It was precisely because of rarities like these that the trip to the beautiful little town was worthwhile in the Corona year 2020. Our detailed reportshows many other elegant rarities and classics in addition to the DKW-Vermag Fissore Coupé.
P.S. Regarding Fissore, it should also be noted that this coachbuilder launched a number of interesting models in the vicinity from 1919 to 1984, the best known of which are probably the Monteverdi, which were produced from 1969 onwards. But the De Tomaso Vallelunga also received its beautiful dress from Fissore ...
