NSU Prinz 1000 to 1000C. The NSU Typ 67 four-cylinder models.

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NSU presents at the Frankfurter Internationale Automobil Ausstellung of 1963 Type 67. The NSU Prinz 1000 is born. This is a new model for NSU, which is regarded as the enlarged version of the Prinz 1961, marketed in 4 in terms of construction, bodywork and engine, which is based on the Chevrolet Corvair. And also has a lot of resemblance to that of the smaller brother, the aforementioned NSU Prinz 1000.

However, the passenger compartment of the NSU Prinz 1000 has been enlarged. Design details such as the rear light units (with three separate round lighting units per unit). The oval shaped headlamps and the air vents on the rear fenders give the car its own look. NSU's new asset, which will go into series production in the spring of 1964, will receive a four-cylinder 996 cc engine with an overhead camshaft that is driven by a chain. NSU also mounts a cross-flow cylinder head built from two parts. The cooling is done by air, which is guided by cooling plates, among other things. The compactly constructed power unit delivers 43 DIN horsepower and provides an excellent basis for performance improvements.

Modern chassis

In addition, the chassis of the NSU Prinz 1000 is modern. The wheels are suspended independently at both the front and rear. Furthermore, the combination of triangular trapezoidal wishbones at the front and angled wishbones at the rear provides handling that is considered sporty by the press, if the crosswind sensitivity does not go unnoticed.

Family expansion

The basic version is called NSU Prinz 1000 and already in 1965 it is renamed Prinz 1000 L. The S version is also in the program. The NSU Prinz 1000 S is characterized by more comfortable equipment. This included padding on the dashboard, beautiful carpet on the bottom, own color schemes, more comfortable seats and sound-insulating panels. Furthermore, the NSU Prinz 1000 in the basic version is already surprisingly complete. With comfort-enhancing things such as a clock, a folding rear seat back, a three-position adjustable backrest on both front seats, luggage compartment lighting and two reversing lights.

The arrival of the NSU Prinz 1000 TT

For 1965 {Neckarsulm} also brings the sporty NSU Prinz 1000 TT, internally called NSU Typ 67 b. It is fitted with the 1085 cc measuring and 55 HP power source from the Typ 110 (the predecessor of the 1200). In addition, the TT version is characterized by the folding rear side windows, a tire tachometer on the instrument panel and the double headlights. They are housed in the well-known oval units at the front.

Changes in name and implementation

In February 1967 the designation “Prinz” disappears from the model name. The NSU Prinz weapon also disappears from the front strip. A square block with the NSU letters above the strip now tells you which brand you are dealing with. The series is renamed. The 1000 succeeds the “L” and the “S” is succeeded by the 1000 C, which takes over the trim level of the “S”. The NSU Prinz 1000 TT makes way for the TT, which continues as an independent model with the 1177 cc engine (from the Typ 110 SC and the later 1200). Furthermore, NSU is launching an even faster brother. The TTS with the spiced version of the well-known 996 cc engine, which is good for 70 HP and a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour. Both sporty independents remain internally called NSU Typ 67. Ultimately, this is also reflected in the shape of the body. This stems from both the TT and the TTS of the NSU Prinz 1000 and the 1000 C. But from a marketing point of view, the cars are used as a separate model.

On to the end

The normal NSU Prinz 1000 types also get the well-known 996 cc engine. The power source is made suitable for the use of normal petrol, which means that the power compared to the Prinz predecessors decreases from 43 DIN-PK to 40 DIN-PK. As a result, the NSU 1000 also falls into a more favorable insurance rate. In 1969 the electrical system is upgraded to 12 Volt. At the same time, that is the time for NSU to delete the basic version of the 1000. From then on, the 1000 C runs solo and almost unchanged until the end of 1972. After a production of about 200.000 NSU Typ 67 units (excluding the NSU Prinz 1000 TT, the TT and the TTS), a beautiful chapter comes to an end. The 1000 – just like its other NSU Typ 67 brothers – is heading for a future as a very popular and beloved classic, which is characterized by a quirky design and an extraordinary price/quality ratio.

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  1. My father had an NSU Typ 110. Was a fast car for that time. Dad always had two filled sandbags in the boot (for obviously) to reduce crosswind sensitivity. That really helped. Even the license plate still comes to mind after all those years 08-17-AP 1966 I think.

  2. Under the motto 'better well copied than badly invented', this model was offered in Russia (just like the Fiat 124 as Lada), until 1980 as ZAZ Zaporozhets 968m

  3. The 1000 was also my first car. From the north on the current A28 to the barracks in Amersfoort with 2 gravel tiles in the front to counteract the ruts in the road during rain showers. It was about 1976. The car was converted from 6 to 12 Volt and with it to Sweden on holiday. Had a lovely time.

    • impressive machine with a sidecar that is just barely visible. It is in the special Technik Museum in Sinsheim, Germany. By the way, that museum is highly recommended, and the sister museum in Speyer is also on my list to visit. And you can just stand there with your camper in the parking lot (between the other old-timer campers) then you are nice and early in the morning.

    • A beautiful machine indeed. I have been to both museums a few times and they are definitely recommended. Amazing what there is to see there.

    • Nsu 4 was my first car (second hand)
      Then 1000C and then TT, was really great. All from van Oorscht.
      Under the tt I had 4 exhausts.!!! What a time.
      Then I became alfa fen.

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