NSU Prinz
(1958 - 1973)
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The NSU Sport-Prinz had already been announced in 1958 and was actually available to buy from November 1959. Built conventionally with an air-cooled two-cylinder rear engine, it impressed not least because of its attractive design. It was less suitable for the family, but all the more so for driving up to the ice cream parlor. The magazine 'hobby' received a test car in 1960 and described the technology and driving impressions.
In 1960, hobby car editor Heinz Kranz set out to meticulously compare the entry-level car class. Using a sophisticated scoring system and a great deal of meticulousness, he looked at driving performance, appearance, practicality and cost and ranked the small cars. From today's perspective, it is particularly interesting that the Fiat 500 and Citroën 2 CV ended up at the bottom of the table, but were the most successful exponents in this class, as they were built until 1975 or even 1990, when the comparison winners had not been on the production line for at least 10 years. This article reproduces the original article and shows the vehicles compared in historical photos and brochures.
With the Sportprinz, NSU offered its fun-loving clientele a pretty little coupé which, thanks to its short-stroke two-cylinder engine and crisp gear ratios, was in no way left behind by more lavishly powered cars. The body designed by Bertone, together with the meticulous workmanship and good comfort, ensured a harmonious overall appearance. However, the royal offspring was not quite king... This article quotes the original test report from 1961 and shows the sports prince in historical images and sales material.
In 1961, the Neckarsulm-based car manufacturer NSU presented the Prinz 4, a small car with plenty of space and proven technology, which was built in its basic structure until the 1970s and in performance levels up to the TTS. Even before the official launch, 'hobby' test driver Heinz Kranz was given the opportunity to gain his first impressions during the test drives. This article reproduces the original wording of the report at the time and shows the NSU Prinz 4 in many historical photographs.
In the fall of 1961, the first units of the new Prinz 4 were released from the NSU factories. Visually very similar to the Chevrolet Corvair and a good size larger, the trapezoidal nobleman stood out from its cuddly-round ancestor and amazed with a lively engine, unexpected space and an almost unreal payload capacity. This article reproduces an original test report from 1961 and shows the full-grown heir to the throne in extensive historical images and sales material.
In 10 years, this sports racer barely clocked up more than 360 kilometers. After a glittering debut at the IAA1965, it disappeared into cellars, barns and storage sheds. Before it was moved from these inglorious accommodations to the car museum in Wolfegg, "hobby" grabbed the two-seater once again to present it to you. Read this historical article to find out why the Autonova GT was years ahead of its time!
When small cars try to emulate large automobiles, the result is usually a less than satisfactory compromise. The NSU Prinz 4 was quite different: it compressed the elegant lines of the Chevrolet Corvair to a length of 3.50 meters without compromising on exterior balance and interior spaciousness. Combined with good roadholding and extensive equipment, the Prinz was truly a little king, as this historical test report explains.
The Prinz 1000 TT from NSU was recommended to anyone who had not yet felt or lost the joy of driving, because you simply had to be enthusiastic about this car. In addition to good driving characteristics, it even offered limited comfort and amenities and was also cheap. This test report from the time shows why the driving machine met with widespread approval.
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