Equipment
Wankel rotary engine, Kumho tires, leather upholstery, cloth top.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
About Hagerty’s condition ratings
Chipped and tired paint, tired chrome and brightwork, tired frame. Represented with just over 20,000 miles, it is almost completely original as well as historically significant since the NSU Spider was the first production car to be powered by a rotary engine.
Market commentary
This may not have been the best presented car in the Arizona auctions but it was one of the most significant. At the price of an ordinary MGA or Triumph Spitfire it has real value as well as bragging rights. Leaky tip seals might be a problem, but most people will overlook them in recognition of the Wankel's importance.