Wanderer – German Precision with Elegant Style
Originally a manufacturer of typewriters and bicycles, Wanderer entered the automotive world in 1911 and quickly earned recognition for its high-quality and reliable vehicles. The compact “Puppchen” series was iconic, but the brand soon expanded into more luxurious and powerful segments. Many Wanderer cars became symbols of technical elegance and were highly regarded for their driving refinement and appearance.
Period (1911–1930)
- Wanderer W1 to W4 "Puppchen" (1912–1924): Compact cars with four-cylinder engines (1,147–1,306 cm³), 12–17 hp.
- Wanderer W6 (1921–1923): Engine 1,551 cm³, 18 hp.
- Wanderer W9 (1923–1925): 24 hp, top speed up to 85 km/h.
- Wanderer W8 "Puppchen" (1925–1926): 1,306 cm³, 20 hp.
- Wanderer W10/I and W10/II (1926–1929): Engines from 1,551 to 1,940 cm³, 30–40 hp.
- Wanderer W11 (1928–1933): Six-cylinder engine, 2,540 cm³, 50 hp.
Period (1931–1936)
- Wanderer W14 (1931–1932): Six-cylinder engine, 2,970–2,995 cm³, 65 hp.
- Wanderer W21 / W235 / W35 (1933–1936): Six-cylinder engines, 1,690 cm³, 35 hp.
- Wanderer W22 / W240 / W40 (1933–1938): 1,950 cm³, 40 hp, top speed 100 km/h.
- Wanderer W25K (1936–1938): Sports roadster with supercharged six-cylinder engine, 1,950 cm³, 85 hp, top speed 145 km/h.
Period (1937–1942)
- Wanderer W23 (1937–1941): Six-cylinder engine, 2,651 cm³, 62 hp, available as sedan and convertible.
- Wanderer W24 (1937–1940): Four-cylinder engine, 1,767 cm³, 42 hp, compact sedan.
- Wanderer W26 (1937–1940): Six-cylinder engine, 2,651 cm³, luxury limousine or convertible.
- Wanderer W52 (1937): Limited edition with six-cylinder engine, 2,651 cm³, 62 hp, top speed 115 km/h, available as sedan and convertible.