The NSU Prinz was one of several microcars from Germany in the late 50s and 60s. Germany was rebuilding and these tiny cars brought transportation to the masses at a low price. NSU would later be purchased by Audi, but this car was made before that. This example needs a full restoration, but most of it is there and the seller claims it runs.
If it really does run well, it would be fun to get the mechanical bits completely sorted and drive this as-is for a while. Microcars have been hot, but is $6K+ okay for a Prinz restoration candidate? Would you take on this project?
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Gardena, CA
$6,300 BIN with offers considered
Front styling gives away the rear-engine nature, what with a lack of grill. Good news is the windshield is included in the sale.
Which way is forward? From the side, it’s not easy to tell.
Rear styling is pretty conventional for the time. Where would one source taillights?
Interior is microcar simple and what’s there appears salvageable.
This even has a radio, though I’m not sure it’s original…
Here’s the rear-mounted, air-cooled twin. Supposedly, it runs…
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Here is a rare 1960 micro car made in Germany by NSU the Prinz. If I am not mistaking NSU made 2 version of the prinz, a longer version with a larger rear windows divided in 2 sections and a shorter one, this is the shorter or smaller version. This is an original California black plated car. Black plates are in the front and the back and they are listed on the title so that means that they stay, go with the car and the car can be registered with those plates. This micro car is in need of a full restoration. I believe the original color was black though was painted white at some point. The whole car seems to be solid with the exception of the floor panel. Not all the entire floor panel is heavily rusted although there are some parts that have holes. I have taken several pictures of the floor panel though i can take additional pictures if requested. This micro car seems pretty simple to be put on back together. It seems pretty complete with the exception of a few scattered items.In any case an original “instruction book for Prinz owners” and a “workshop manual for NSU Prinz 1 to 4 4L, Sport from 1956-71” is included in the auction. Pictures of both books are shown. Even though this is a running car and the engine sounds pretty good, the mechanical part needs to be gone thru. Front original Windshield is also included, the weatherstripping got too dry so we pulled the glass off for fear to fall and break. I guess these windshields are hard to come by. Also the rear seat is there and in decent condition. In some of the pictures the rear seat is off thought we put it back on. Original jack and spare rim are also present. This micro car s located inside my warehouse in Gardena so I can take additional and more detailed pictures f needed. A local inspection is very welcome and suggested.
Although I have extreme confidence in the accuracy of this description, I encourage perspective buyers to inspect the vehicle in person BEFORE the auction ends. Do all of your homework and due diligence before the auction ends and bid accordingly!!!! Please do not assume anything and DO ask questions you might have in regard to this car. Please remember that this is a vehicle that is 31 years old, so even though it is in outstanding physical and mechanical condition in and out expect some normal wear and tear. This vehicle is being sold AS-IS, where is, with no warranty expressed, written, or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, asked any and as much questions they might have about the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. A $500 Deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours after the end of the auction, and winning bidder must contact me within 72 hours to arrange payment and shipping details.
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