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    In 1932, four independent auto manufacturers came together to form Germany's second-largest automobile manufacturer, named Auto Union. This union between Audi, Horch, Wanderer, and D.K.W. was a merger formed with hopes of riding out Germany's economical problems and surviving this difficult point in history.

    Saxony Staatsbank had begun the process with Horch, Audi and D.K.W. Wanderer was the last to come aboard. This union between these four company's was symbolized by the emblems of the four rings, which can still be seen on Audi automobiles today.

    The Auto Union had much success during the 1930s with the Grand Prix racing cars. Drivers such as Bernd Rosemeyer, Tazio Nuvolari, and Hans Stuck piloeted the Auto Union vehicles to many victories.

    Wanderer's main contribution to the Auto Union company was its Porsche-designed inline six-cylinder engine. The design was lightweight and had interchangeable cylinders. It was constructed in various sizes that included 1.7- and 2.3-liters.

    The Wanderer Company officially went out of business due to the onset of World War II. The Siegmar and Schönau plants in Saxony were destroyed and production never resumed.

    The W25 was introduced in 1936 and 149 examples were constructed in its first year. A total of 250 were produced through 1938. Each were handmade and assembled.

    The styling of the W25 was a mix of European and American influence. The low cut doors are reminiscent of the early BMW's while other aspects of the vehicle lean more towards American production. The windshield was divided into two separate pieces of glass which was the typical 1930's design.

    This vehicle has a two-passenger cockpit finished in red leather. There are three round housings for the vehicles instrumentation which includes a 120 km/h speedometer. The tachometer is calibrated to 4500 rpm. There are oil and fuel gauges on the right.

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