This 1957 Porsche 597 Jagdwagen was fully restored in the US and imported to Tokyo Japan 20 years ago. This is an extremely rare car because only 71 of them were produced between 1955 and 1958. It was a prototype light military vehicle for the German Army after World War II that never saw full production because of the costs and short time required to fulfill the Army’s demand. Instead the Auto-Union-built DKW Munga model won the contract because of it’s simplicity and their ability to meet the demand.
This was being sold on eBay but the auction has ended.
Porsche 597 Jagdwagen Specifications:
Engine Location – Rear
Drive Type – 4WD
Body / Chassis – Monocoque
Production Years for Series 1954-1958
Weight 2183 lbs | 990.192 kg
Engine Configuration – Flat-
Solid valve lifters
Aspiration/Induction – Normal
Displacement 1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.
Valves – 8 valves. 2 valves per cylinder. Valve-train OHV
Horsepower 55.00 @ 4500 RPM
Torque 81 Ft-Lbs (110 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Compression Ratio 7.5-1, Main Bearings 4, Ignition System 1, Zenith carbs Standard
Transmission – 5 speed m
Production Figures 597: Production (1954-1958) 71, 49 were for civilian use
this car sold at e bay cost how much?
thank you.
Victor
wwiivehicle@yahoo.com
That ebay auction ended and I never saw the final selling price.