1951 DKW Schnell Laster Bus

[motec 6.9]

Hi guys this is kind of cute being sold at up coming Shannons Auction in Melbourne http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/I4P2C8F9EGZ1C2EJ/#.VE6P57DSbIU

 

[BenzBoy]

Yes I saw that and wondered ... but immediately dismissed any silly notions of bidding. What would I do with it? Who would make the parts for it... no; a bad move for me.
However, it is cute but cute alone is not enough.
Regards,
Brian

 

[motec 6.9]

I will wait till more pictures are uploaded and vehicle report. But I will watch with interest price.

 

[Styria]

It reminds me of a Mazda Bongo van - no doubt, it will sell for a fortune, but that doesn't alter the fact that it is really a heap of ......from a quality point of view. Strictly a "look at me " and then the owner hopes that you're going to ask some questions to make his/her day - come to think of it, a woman would NOT buy a car like that.

Incidentally, Michel has a VW Transporter for sale - probably at a fraction of the price. Worthwhile investigating. Regards. Styria

 

[motec 6.9]

Years ago a friend who lived in Airds in Campbell town hit a cow at the bottom of Mt Ousley . In what was a blue Mazda Bongo van the cow won.

 

[BenzBoy]

Bong Bingo Splat?

 

[Styria]

Bong Bingo Splat?

.........you've cracked a "funny" - congratulations. Regards Styria

 

[BenzBoy]

.........you've cracked a "funny" - congratulations. Regards Styria

Sorry...

 

[motec 6.9]

He still gets called bongo to this day.

 

[abl567]

My folks had a Bongo van as their first business vehicle, the business I now own, maybe I should track one down and deliver T shirts in it

 

[BenzBoy]

My folks had a Bongo van as their first business vehicle, the business I now own, maybe I should track one down and deliver T shirts in it

Only if Karen is prepared to look after you with broken legs and arms etc. You know they go " Bongo Bingo Splatto...."
Regards,
Brian

 

[motec 6.9]

And from memory the 800cc motor gave it a top speed of 105kmh . With handling that did a Kombi proud.

 

[Styria]

My God, I was right after all. Just have a look at this.......you won't believe your eyes. No further comments, as I have already said enough - what is it about old cars collectors ? Regards Styria

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/...ter-kastenwagens-in-the-u-s-heads-to-auction/

 

[motec 6.9]

I know it will go high. Go on you want it. Just remember ticket for $21 million this Saturday.

 

[Styria]

If one really wants to take in a no holds barred 'sales spiel', you need to get a load of the following hereunder. I still wouldn't want it. Regards Styria

http://www.oldbug.com/56deek.htm

 

[motec 6.9]

It can sit next to those Rovers . At least being so Spartan you only have to worry about tin worm. And not termites as well.

 

[BenzBoy]

Is a Woolworths' shopping trolley worth restoring? I can't see that this device, despite its cute looks, is anything more that a trolley....
Bin please! Bring the skip over here...
Regards,
Brian

 

[motec 6.9]

Probably not but some people do restore them. I have a Tommy Pinball machine in storage bought it about 15 years ago at auction. Personally I have always wanted one of these used to be one getting around Canberra . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_KR200

 

[sean sherry]

A wonderful restoration post Styria..... Brings back memories of my teen years in Ireland in the early fifties with DKWs , Dyna Panhards, Bambina Fiats etc running round the streets. Not many though in a market dominated by Morris 8s and Austin 7s and Ford 8s & 10s.