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2024 NOV 06. / NSU PRINZ 1000 TT

The NSU Prinz 1000 TT is a name that resonates with automotive aficionados who appreciate the blend of compact design, spirited performance and German engineering precision. Born during an era when small cars were gaining popularity, the Prinz 1000 TT stood out as a pocket-sized powerhouse that left a lasting impression.

For Ace Robey, owner of Retro Sporting, it is a treasured part of his car collection. A very uncommon and interesting find, full of detail and history. This less known German car with an air-cooled rear engine is part of Audi’s history and the first to have the famous TT badge. It was fully restored in 2021, with a 1.0-liter inline four-cylinder air-cooled engine, 40mm twin Webers, full stainless-steel exhaust, and Gaz adjustable suspension.

Not just a collector, Ace is a car tester and professional race driver too, on track and rally courses across Europe and the United States. When not immersed in car culture, he is an architect on premium residential projects, pursuing that same acute level of detail they build into the cars at Retro Sporting.

Retro Sporting was originally founded as Robey’s private restoration workshop but soon grew to a full blown business servicing clients across the globe looking for that rare and perfect build, just like his NSU Prinz 1000 TT…

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A compact powerhouse that once ruled the roads with authority

  • Front fender badge detail photo of a vintage 1966 blue NSU Prinz 1000 TT car in a mountain road location. Bespoke build by premium car restoration and modification workshop Retro Sporting in California.
  • Front angle view photo of a vintage 1966 blue NSU Prinz 1000 TT car in a mountain road location. Bespoke build by premium car restoration and modification workshop Retro Sporting in California.
  • Side rear detail view photo of a vintage 1966 blue NSU Prinz 1000 TT car in a mountain road location. Bespoke build by premium car restoration and modification workshop Retro Sporting in California.
  • Engine detail photo of a vintage 1966 blue NSU Prinz 1000 TT car in a workshop location. Bespoke build by premium car restoration and modification workshop Retro Sporting in California.
  • Rear angle view photo of a vintage 1966 blue NSU Prinz 1000 TT car in a mountain road location. Bespoke build by premium car restoration and modification workshop Retro Sporting in California.
  • Front light detail photo of a vintage 1966 blue NSU Prinz 1000 TT car in a workshop location. Bespoke build by premium car restoration and modification workshop Retro Sporting in California.

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