The DK was a
Danish automobile
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built as a
prototype
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by S. A. Mathiesen in 1950. It was supposed to combine American comfort with European dimensions and economy. It featured a chassisless
aluminum
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body, a
Heinkel
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engine
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and a
ZF Friedrichshafen
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gearbox. It remained a prototype, but in 1953 a new, modified version was introduced as the DKR. A few dozen were built, until 1954.
References
External links
* http://www.gtue-oldtimerservice.de
Vehicles of Denmark
Cars introduced in 1950
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