1938 Hansa 1100

Hansa was one of those European brands that, despite achieving sales and image success, was almost completely forgotten in the decades that followed.

Founded at the beginning of the 20th century, initially independent, it later became part of the equally forgotten Borgward group, established in the early 1930s.

Within this group, Hansa focused on designing and producing vehicles that appealed to the then-growing middle class.

At the beginning of the 1930s, the manufacturer launched a new model range, presenting the Type 1100/1700, powered by four- or six-cylinder engines of its own design.

These models were not intended to shock with their design or unusual technical solutions.

Their role was to stabilize the brand and the group's position in the minds of consumers by offering well-built and designed family cars.

From a historical perspective, it can be safely said that the 1100/1700 models fully achieved their intended goals. Their popularity, especially in Germany, fulfilled the manufacturer's ambitions.

Unfortunately, their further development and production were interrupted by the outbreak of World War II.

Today, few examples survive in what can be described as "working" condition.

One of the lucky ones has joined our offer.

Technical data:

Year of manufacture: 1938

Engine: In-line 4 petrol

Engine capacity: 1088 cm3

Power: 28 hp (20 kW)

Gearbox: Manual, 4-speed, non-synchronized

Drive: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)

Top speed: 90 km/h

Weight: 1040 kg

Body color: Red and black

Interior: Beige leather trim

Vehicle number: 15568

Market of origin: Germany

Current mileage: 502 km

Vehicle history and condition:

This Hansa has a long history in Poland.

It was purchased by its current, long-time owner at the turn of the 1980s and 1990s.

Several years after his purchase, he decided to have the car fully restored at the J.J. Baliccy workshop in Bielsko-Biała.

Shortly after its completion in 2001, the car became part of a private collection, where it spent over 20 years in hiding.

Today, it remains a fully operational car, retaining its impeccable condition after the work, while preserving its original patina wherever possible.