Wanderer Model History

Germany · founded 1885

A Chemnitz manufacturer of bicycles, typewriters, and cars (1885–1945) — one of the four founding marques of Auto Union, known for affordable, quality-built mid-class German automobiles.

Models

Puppchen

Wanderer's beloved entry into automobiles — a tiny tandem two-seater so charming it earned the nickname 'little doll', produced 1912–1926.

Cyclecar · 1912–1926
W11

Wanderer's first six-cylinder model — a 2.5-litre 50 PS tourer that established the marque in the upper-middle class, 1928–1933.

Touring car · 1928–1933
W21

The first Wanderer built under Auto Union — a 1,690 cc six-cylinder middle-class saloon that directly rivalled the Mercedes-Benz 170, 1933–1936.

Sedan · 1933–1936
W22

A step above the W21 — a 1,950 cc six-cylinder saloon with Pullman-limousine bodywork available, sharing the W21 platform but with more power, 1933–1938.

Sedan · 1933–1938
W24

Wanderer's best-selling model — a 1,767 cc four-cylinder saloon of which around 23,000 were built before wartime halted production, 1937–1940.

Sedan · 1937–1940
W50

Wanderer's flagship under Auto Union — a 2,257 cc six-cylinder top-of-range model, 1936–1939.

Sedan · 1936–1939

Other makes