BORGWARD HANSA 1800/1800D

2-door saloon, 4-door saloon, station wagon, cabriolet.

Available UK from late 1953; diesel model had more sporting performance than contemporary rivals. Development of Hansa 1500, the first all-new post-war design from Germany, and has backbone frame, all-independent springing and all-synchromesh box. Unsuccessful six-cylinder 2400 derivative current 1952-55.