During the war Peugeot had been planning a new ‘post-war’ model, and were able to introduce the new 203 in the Autumn of 1947. It was a sensationally modern car with a streamlined unitary body and a new four-cylinder 1300 cc engine. Although it would continue to be manufactured for many years longer, its replacement already appeared in 1955: the Peugeot 403.
Again a new design. This model, also known as the P-LV, was larger than its predecessor. It still had the panorama-style windscreen, but the completely redesigned rear and lower grille gave the new Kapitän a distinctive appearance.
1960 Opel Kapitan
When production ceased in December 1963 145.616 units had been manufactured.
also known as Datsun Sunny.
NSU Prinz 1958-1973
The 20 horsepower Prinz was introduced in 1958.
Successor to the Prinz was the Audi 50.
NSU Sport Prinz (1958-1967)
The Sport Prinz was designed at Bertone studios by Franco Scaglione
Introduced in September 1958. A two-seater coupé, designed by Bertone, who initially also built the body. The Sport-Prinz’s mechanicals initially came from the Prinz II/III, then from September 1961 onwards from the Prinz 4.
From March 1959 to June 1962, Bertone produced 2,715 cars. The Drauz bodywork factory in Heilbronn produced a further 18,116 cars from November 1960 to June 1967, bringing the total number of Sport-Prinz cars to 20,831.
This was the first production car to be fitted with a Wankel (Rotary) engine.
NSU RO80 (1967-1977)
The world’s first production Wankel-engined saloon. Caused quite a stir when first announced. Roadholding was excellent but engine reliabilty was initally a great let-down.
Specification
NSU RO80
Initially called the Morris Mini-Minor, the Mini soon became a smash hit all over the world. Its innovative hydrolastic suspension provided superb roadholding, if a little harsh.
