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Licensed from Britain, the first BMW car
A
German version of the British Austin Seven, the European counterpart of the Ford Model T
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Derivatives of
the Austin 7,
the DA models had left-hand drive and Daimler-Benz bodies.
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In 1927, 100
Austins were delivered from England and 42 Dixi DA/1's were built in Germany.
In 1928 and 1929,
9,308 Dixi DA/1 models were produced in Germany.
From 1929 until
1931, 12,468 Dixi DA/2 and DA/3 models were made.
In 1931 and 1932,
DA/4 models were produced, all under the BMW name.
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The DA/4 had independent front
suspension, an 18 hp engine and a top speed of 53 mph.
Three
leaves were added to the radiator cover to help distinguish
the BMW from
the Austin.
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