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DKW military motorcycles Dutch photograph photo:
$9.95

This photograph shows the DKW 1950s military motorcycles.

DKW (=Dampf-Kraft-Wagen (German: steam-driven car) is an historic car and motorcyclebrand with a long and interesting history. In 1916, the Danish engineer JørgenSkafte Rasmussen founded a factory in Saxony, Germany, toproduce steam fittings. In the same year, he attempted to produce asteam-driven car, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, he made a two-stroketoy engine in 1919, called Des Knaben Wunsch — \"the boy\'s desire\". Healso put a slightly modified version of this engine into a motorcycle andcalled it Das Kleine Wunder — \"the little marvel\". This was the realbeginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world\'s largestmotorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with Audi, Horch and Wanderer, toform the Auto Union. Auto Union came underDaimler-Benz ownership in 1957, and was finally purchased by the VolkswagenGroup in 1964. The last DKW car was the F102 which ceased production in 1966;after this the brand was phased out. Before World War II, the company had somesuccess with forced induction compressor racing motorcycles, and during thelate 1920s and 1930s, DKW was the world\'s largest motorcycle manufacturer.After the war, the company made the RT 125, 175, 250 and 350 models. Themotorcycle branch of the company produced very famous models such as the RT 125pre- and post World War II. As reparations after the war, the design drawingsof the RT125 were given to Harley-Davidson in the US and BSA in the UK. The HD version was known as theHummer, while BSA used them for the Bantam. IFA and later MZ models continuedin production until the 1990s, when economics finally brought production of thetwo stroke to an end. Other manufacturers also copied the DKW design,officially or otherwise. This can be seen in the similarity of many small twostroke motorcycles from the 1950s, including a product of Yamaha, Voskhod andPolish WSK.

This is your rare chance to ownthis non period photo thatreflects a very interesting and historic piece of motorcycle and D.K.W.history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format ofca. 8\" x12\" (ca. 20 x 30 cm).

Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos youbuy. For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!

All our photos are modern photos that are traditionally made from what we believe are the original negatives and are copyright protected.

(Note: A. Herl, Inc. does not appear on photo, for purposes only)

No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.

All items always sent well protected in PVC clear filesand board backed envelopes.

They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!

First come - first served. And you can always contact us for your requests. Please ask any questions before the sale ends.