This 1958 DKW MUNGA is a light military vehicle built by Auto Union and used by the West German border police among others. This example has been modified to fit on a VW Beetle floorpan. The car is powered by a recently rebuilt 1600cc VW flat-four, and is registered as a 1968 Volkswagen. The conversion was completed in Arizona, and the seller notes that the car is a head turner at shows. This MUNGA was covered by BaT back in 2010. It is sold with a clean New Jersey title in the seller’s name.

This MUNGA is the four seater variant, which was the smallest of the three types. MUNGA is a German acronym that translates to “multi-purpose universal cross-country car with all-wheel drive.” The distinctive bodywork appears largely standard, though the windshield has been cut down.

A fixed rollbar setup has been fitted in place of the standard folding top, and the car is equipped with a removable bikini-top. Period correct offroad tires are said to be in good condition with few miles on them.

Additional steps and framing have been added aft of the rear bumper, affording access to and storage for the spare tire.

The dash layout appears standard for a MUNGA, and has benefited from the addition of a speedometer below the dash and VDO tachometer. The fit of the DKW bodywork on the VW pan has lowered the floor and seating position considerably. The floors are protected with slatted wooden panels, and an AM/FM radio has been fitted.

The drivetrain is from a 1968 VW, and the seller notes that it has been recently rebuilt. The MUNGA was originally fitted with a 3-cylinder two stroke mounted at the front and mated to an all-wheel-drive system. This car is RWD only.

The MUNGA was a cooperative effort between DKW and Auto Union, who eventually became part of what we know today as Audi.