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The Auto Union 1000S and Panhard PL17 (2), the Predecessors of Audi that Competed Against the Volkswagen Beetle, and the Smiles Brought by Their 2-Stroke, 3-Cylinder Engines—the only Surviving Right-Hand Drive Models.

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The Auto Union 1000S and Panhard PL17, front-wheel-drive, four-door models offered in the early 1960s, still stand out today with their unique styling unlike any other mass-produced car. The UK editorial team looks back at these two rare vehicles.
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The Auto Union 1000S and Panhard PL17, front-wheel-drive, four-door models offered in the early 1960s, still stand out today with their unique styling unlike any other mass-produced car. The UK editorial team looks back at these two rare vehicles.

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AUTOCAR JAPAN broke the news on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
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