Auto Union 1000
Every Auto Union 1000 generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1958–1965 2 generations · 3 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 43 → 54 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 1 Legendary 1 Legendary · 1 Epic
All 2 Auto Union 1000 Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
When the last 1000 Sp cabriolet rolled off the line in 1965, Auto Union's successors didn't build another open-top car for nearly 30 years — not until the Audi 80 Cabriolet in 1994.
Auto Union's 1961 "Lubrimat" oil injection system was meant to stop the 1000's two-stroke engine smoking blue — instead, the brutal winter of 1962-63 thickened the oil until it couldn't flow through the feeder pipe, and crankshafts started failing.
Collectors Who Spotted the Auto Union 1000
No member has published a public street spot of the Auto Union 1000 yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Auto Union 1000 Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Union 1000 Sp (1958–1965)AU1000-SP | 1958–1965 | Legendary | 1.0L I3 | 54 hp | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Auto Union 1000 and 1000S (1958–1963)AU1000 | 1958–1963 | Epic | 1.0L I3 | 43 hp | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Auto Union 1000 on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.