F9 special exhibition at the Chemnitz Vehicle Museum

TEXTDecember 16, 2014 · 3 min

Tamara Tanner, automatically translated

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An IFA-F9 with GLÄSER convertible body in the Chemnitz Vehicle Museum

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An IFA-F9 station wagon in the Chemnitz Vehicle Museum

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The only surviving pre-war F9 prototype - a DKW F9 prototype from 1939

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A DKW F9 prototype (1939) in the Chemnitz Vehicle Museum

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A DKW F9 Roadster in the Chemnitz Vehicle Museum

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A DKW F93 Coupe (1956) in the Chemnitz Vehicle Museum

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F9 racing car - the only surviving example of the two produced

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Here, the DKW had a roller blind behind the radiator grille right from the start

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IFA-F9 Cabrio - the bulky trailer tail lights were fitted for the indicators

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IFA-F9-Kübelwagen - one of the few survivors of 155 units (2)

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An IFA-F9 convertible in the Chemnitz Vehicle Museum

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IFA F9 Kübelwagen - one of the few survivors of 155 units

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'Switch-F9' - 52 switches for electrical functions have been placed in this car by a genius

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The book accompanying the exhibition - 'F9 - The Saxon competitor to the Volkswagen

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Ein IFA-F9 Kombi im Fahrzeugmuseum Chemnitz

Der einzige überlebende Vorkrieges-F9-Prototyp - ein DKW F9 Prototyp von 1939

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Ein DKW F9 Prototyp (1939) im Fahrzeugmuseum Chemnitz

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Ein DKW F93 Coupe (1956) im Fahrzeugmuseum Chemnitz

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F9-Rennwagen - einzig erhaltenes Exemplar der zwei hergestellten Stück

The special exhibition at the Chemnitz Vehicle Museum on the subject of"The F9 - an all-German car" was officially opened with speeches by museum director Dirk Schmerschneider and exhibition director Frieder Bach. Many prominent figures from politics, the press and automotive history attended the ceremony, including Prof. Dr. Peter Kirchberg.

Exclusive vehicles

In addition to many showpieces in display cases, nine very exclusive vehicles are on display. These include an IFA F9 Kübelwagen, an IFA F9 Roadster, an F9 racing car, an IFA F9 with a Gläser convertible body alongside an IFA F9 saloon, an IFA F9 estate and an IFA F9 convertible. A DKW F93 Coupé and a DKW-F9 prototype can also be admired.

A DKW F9 Roadster in the Chemnitz Vehicle Museum

Other exhibits include a 3-cylinder prototype engine, an early F9 chassis, a dashboard collection and an "electrified" IFA-F9 with 52 switches.

'Switch-F9' - 52 switches for electrical functions have been placed in this car by a genius

Many of these vehicles are on public display for the first time. Some of them are real rarities.

The book accompanying the exhibition

The book "F9 - Der sächsische Konkurrent des Volkswagens" was published to accompany the exhibition and is distributed by Mironde-Verlag. It has 84 pages, costs 12.50 euros and contains fascinating information on the creation and development of the F9. You can buy it here.

The book accompanying the exhibition - 'F9 - The Saxon competitor to the Volkswagen

Opening hours

The exhibition is open every Tuesday to Sunday from December 5, 2014 from 10:00 to 17:00. It is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of the Auto Union.

Further information can be found on the website of the Chemnitz Vehicle Museum or on the Facebook page of the Chemnitz Vehicle Museum.