The history of Steyr dates back to 1820 with the manufacturing of sporting and military rifles. The concentric circle of the Steyr badge represents a target. The terms of the Versailles Treaty after the first World War took away all Steyr’s business except for bicycles. They soon decided to enter the car business and the first car went into production in 1920. Their history includes associations with Daimler, Porsche, and FIAT, among others. The Type 50 you see here is said to resemble a FIAT 500. It was offered in one body style–the 2-door coupe which seats four people. This model was the best selling of all Steyrs. Steyr’s factories were nearly destroyed during World War II. After the war, Steyr made bicycles before moving to trucks and tractors in 1946. Cars were made again from 1953 to 1977. The company continues to make trucks.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG
Country of Origin: Austria
Drivetrain Configuration: Front engine, rear wheel drive
Engine: 984cc, 22 bhp side-valve flat-four
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Top Speed: 60 miles per hour
Years of Production: 1936-40
Number Produced: 13,000
Original Cost: ____
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Thank you for viewing our collection online! Please note that our collection contains over 330 cars and motorcycles though we only have room to display approximately 150 at a time. Therefore, the item you are viewing may not be on display when you visit the museum in person.
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