Germany · founded 1885

Wanderer Model History

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.

6 models

The complete catalog

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

Models

Puppchen

W11

W21

W22

W24

W50