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The '''Spatz''' (German for ''sparrow''), later renamed the '''Victoria 250''', is a four-wheeled ] that was built between 1956 and 1958. The '''{{Lang|de|Spatz}}''' (German for ''sparrow''), later renamed the '''Victoria 250''', is a four-wheeled ] that was built between 1956 and 1958.


The car was originally conceived by ] as the ] a ] three-wheeler with the suspension of the front wheels and the rear wheel attached directly to the body shell. As such the car proved engineeringly unsound and trial runs on rough roads led to severe cracks in the bodywork. The car was originally conceived by ] as the ] a ] ] with the suspension of the front wheels and the rear wheel attached directly to the body shell. As such the car's engineering proved unsound and trial runs on rough roads led to severe cracks in the bodywork.


Harald Friedrich, managing partner of Alzmetall P. Meier & Friedrich GmbH in ], acquired the license from Brütsch to build the "Spatz" (German for sparrow) and in July 1956 with the ] works as a partner, founded the Bayerische Autowerke GmbH (BAG). Harald Friedrich, managing partner of Alzmetall P. Meier & Friedrich GmbH in ], acquired the license from Brütsch to build the "Spatz" and in July 1956 with the ] works as a partner, founded the {{ill|Bayerische Autowerke|de}} GmbH (BAG) in ].


Because of the deficiencies in the original design, Frederick asked the then 77-year-old ], the former ] engineer, to design a robust chassis for the car. The result was a central tube frame and four wheels – in contrast to the original three-wheeled Brütsch. Frederick then saw himself no longer obligated to pay royalties to Brütsch, which led to a court case, which Frederick won. The judges recognising that the original Brütsch construction was both useless and dangerous. Because of the deficiencies in the original design, Friedrich asked the then 77-year-old ], the former ] engineer, to design a robust chassis for the car.<ref>, microcarmuseum.com</ref><ref>Margolius, Ivan and Henry, John G: ''Tatra - The Legacy of Hans Ledwinka'', Veloce Publishing, Dorchester 2015, {{ISBN|978-1-845847-99-9}}</ref> The result was a central tube frame and four wheels – in contrast to the original three-wheeled Brütsch. Friedrich then saw himself no longer obligated to pay royalties to Brütsch, which led to a court case, which Friedrich won. The judges recognising that the original Brütsch construction was both useless and dangerous.


The fiberglass bodywork resembled a sports car, but with only {{convert|10|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} was too underpowered to qualify as such, no matter how light it was. The cloth top was erected from inside the car. Reverse was, like for the ], by running the engine backward (or by physically picking it up). The car was mechanically similar to the KR200 but with a single bench seat for two of three people sitting beside each other. The ] bodywork resembled a sports car, but with only {{convert|10|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} was too underpowered to qualify as such, no matter how light it was. The cloth top was erected from inside the car. Reverse was, like for the ], by running the engine backward (or by physically picking it up). The car was mechanically similar to the KR200 but with a single bench seat for two or three people sitting beside each other.


The engine size was increased from 200 to 250&nbsp;cc. The engine size was increased from 200 to 250&nbsp;cc. 1,588 were built between 1956 and 1958, 859 as "Spatz", 729 as "Victoria 250".
They were known for burning up.<ref></ref> 1,588 were built between 1956 and 1958, 859 as "Spatz", 729 as "Victoria 250".
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== Manufacturer ==
Bayerische Autowerke GmbH (BAG), Nürnberg – Traunreut

Later: Victoria


== References == == References ==
* Hans-Ulrich von Mende, Matthias Dietz & Benedikt Taschen (Sep 1994), ''Kleinwagen, Small Cars, Petites Voitures'', Taschen, ISBN 3-8228-8910-5 * Hans-Ulrich von Mende, Matthias Dietz & Benedikt Taschen (Sep 1994), ''Kleinwagen, Small Cars, Petites Voitures'', Taschen, {{ISBN|3-8228-8910-5}}
* Hanns Peter Rosellen: ''Deutsche Kleinwagen ...,'' Weltbild Verlag GmbH, Augsburg 1991, ISBN 3-89350-040-5 * Hanns Peter Rosellen: ''Deutsche Kleinwagen ...,'' Weltbild Verlag GmbH, Augsburg 1991, {{ISBN|3-89350-040-5}}
* Reinhard Lintelmann: ''Die Motorroller und Kleinwagen der fünfziger Jahre,'' 3rd edition, Verlag Walter Podszun, Brilon 1995, ISBN 3-86133-136-5 * Reinhard Lintelmann: ''Die Motorroller und Kleinwagen der fünfziger Jahre,'' 3rd edition, Verlag Walter Podszun, Brilon 1995, {{ISBN|3-86133-136-5}}
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==External links==
*{{Commons category inline|Victoria 250}}


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1956 Spatz

The Spatz (German for sparrow), later renamed the Victoria 250, is a four-wheeled microcar that was built between 1956 and 1958.

The car was originally conceived by Egon Brütsch as the Brütsch 200 "Spatz" a fiberglass three-wheeler with the suspension of the front wheels and the rear wheel attached directly to the body shell. As such the car's engineering proved unsound and trial runs on rough roads led to severe cracks in the bodywork.

Harald Friedrich, managing partner of Alzmetall P. Meier & Friedrich GmbH in Altenmarkt an der Alz, acquired the license from Brütsch to build the "Spatz" and in July 1956 with the Victoria works as a partner, founded the Bayerische Autowerke [de] GmbH (BAG) in Traunreut.

Because of the deficiencies in the original design, Friedrich asked the then 77-year-old Hans Ledwinka, the former Tatra engineer, to design a robust chassis for the car. The result was a central tube frame and four wheels – in contrast to the original three-wheeled Brütsch. Friedrich then saw himself no longer obligated to pay royalties to Brütsch, which led to a court case, which Friedrich won. The judges recognising that the original Brütsch construction was both useless and dangerous.

The fiberglass bodywork resembled a sports car, but with only 10 hp (7 kW) was too underpowered to qualify as such, no matter how light it was. The cloth top was erected from inside the car. Reverse was, like for the Messerschmitt KR200, by running the engine backward (or by physically picking it up). The car was mechanically similar to the KR200 but with a single bench seat for two or three people sitting beside each other.

The engine size was increased from 200 to 250 cc. 1,588 were built between 1956 and 1958, 859 as "Spatz", 729 as "Victoria 250".

1957 Victoria 250.

References

  • Hans-Ulrich von Mende, Matthias Dietz & Benedikt Taschen (Sep 1994), Kleinwagen, Small Cars, Petites Voitures, Taschen, ISBN 3-8228-8910-5
  • Hanns Peter Rosellen: Deutsche Kleinwagen ..., Weltbild Verlag GmbH, Augsburg 1991, ISBN 3-89350-040-5
  • Reinhard Lintelmann: Die Motorroller und Kleinwagen der fünfziger Jahre, 3rd edition, Verlag Walter Podszun, Brilon 1995, ISBN 3-86133-136-5
  1. 1956 BAG Spatz, microcarmuseum.com
  2. Margolius, Ivan and Henry, John G: Tatra - The Legacy of Hans Ledwinka, Veloce Publishing, Dorchester 2015, ISBN 978-1-845847-99-9

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