Hanomag Komissbrot Kleinauto
• One of the most successful German light cars of its time • One of Peter Bühner's last projects • Offered for restoration • A rare survivor The Hannoversche Maschinenfabrik AG (Hanomag) was founded in 1846 as a manufacturer of steam locomotives and subsequently built commercial vehicles, cars, tractors, etc. The first Hanomag car was launched in 1925: this was the 2/10 hp two-seater 'Kommissbrot' (literally 'army bread'), so named because its shape resembles that of an army loaf. The 2/10 hp was powered by a rear-mounted 499cc 10 hp single-cylinder water-cooled engine, which drove the rear axle via a chain (there was no differential). Limiting weight to a minimum was a design priority, and the first (open) version weighed only 370 kg. A closed version followed later. The top speed was around 60 km/h. Dubbed the 'Zweisitzer Limousine' (two-seater limousine) by the company, the Hanomag 'Kommissbrot' is of historical importance as the first German car produced on a moving assembly line, as developed by Ford; in 1927 and 1928, Hanomag built 80 cars per day.
• One of the most successful German light cars of its time
• One of Peter Bühner's last projects
• Offered for restoration
• A rare survivor
The Hannoversche Maschinenfabrik AG (Hanomag) was founded in 1846 as a manufacturer of steam locomotives and subsequently built commercial vehicles, cars, tractors, etc. The first Hanomag car was launched in 1925: this was the 2/10 hp two-seater 'Kommissbrot' (literally 'army bread'), so named because its shape resembles that of an army loaf. The 2/10 hp was powered by a rear-mounted 499cc 10 hp single-cylinder water-cooled engine, which drove the rear axle via a chain (there was no differential). Minimizing weight was a design priority, and the first (open) version weighed only 370 kg. A closed version followed later. The top speed was around 60 km/h.
Dubbed the 'Zweisitzer Limousine' (two-seater limousine) by the company, the Hanomag 'Kommissbrot' is of historical importance as the first German car produced on a moving assembly line, as developed by Ford; in 1927 and 1928, Hanomag built 80 cars a day. Production ceased after three years when 15.775 had been made, of which very few have survived. Despite being the best-selling car in Germany at the time, the 'Kommissbrot' did not generate any revenue for Hanomag, which switched to more conventional cars that would help it achieve financial stability.
This charming Hanomag 'Kommissbrot' was one of Peter Bühner's last projects and is not yet completed. This is potentially the most rewarding project, but interested parties should verify its completeness prior to bidding. The car is offered with a stamped German Kraffahrzeugbrief from 1966, an original owner's manual (in German), and numerous magazine articles relating to the model. A very modern-looking car for its age, '6307' is one of the very rare remaining 2/10 PS models and deserves a place in any major collection.