Model Cars - Auto Union

Auto Union was a German automobile manufacturer that existed from 1932 to 1969 and is historically significant for its contributions to the automotive industry, particularly in motorsport and engineering. It was formed through the merger of four companies: Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer.

After the formation of Volkswagen in the post-war period, Auto Union’s legacy was continued under the Audi name. Auto Union was formed in 1932 through the consolidation of four German automobile companies: Audi: Founded by August Horch in 1909, Audi had already built a reputation for innovative engineering, especially for its front-wheel drive vehicles.

DKW (Dampf-Kraft-Wagen): Known for its small, affordable cars, DKW was one of the most successful and influential brands in the early 20th century, particularly famous for producing motorcycles and cars with two-stroke engines. Horch: One of Germany's early luxury car manufacturers, founded by August Horch in 1904. The company produced premium vehicles known for their engineering excellence.

Wanderer: Founded in 1896, Wanderer was known for producing quality vehicles that spanned a range of sizes from smaller cars to more luxurious offerings. The union of these four companies formed Auto Union, with a logo consisting of four interlocked rings to represent the four founding companies. The logo remains associated with Audi today. Ferdinand Porsche (the founder of Porsche) was involved in developing some of Auto Union’s racing cars during this period, contributing to their engineering prowess.