A Brief History
Many years ago the sight of NSU vehicles on Irish roads was common enough. Most people were familiar with NSU cars and motorcycles and many had their first taste of motorized transport on or in a NSU vehicle. In the 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s NSU vehicles were assembled and sold here by Reg Armstrong Motors. Reg Armstrong was well known as a world-class racing motorcyclist. As an NSU works rider he had many victories.
Initially a plant was established in Dublin for the assembly of motorcycles and from this the full range of NSU models from Quickly to the 250cc Max were assembled. In 1958 the assembly of cars commenced at a separate plant in Ringsend Dublin. Assembly started with Prinz 2 & 3, then Prinz 4, Prinz 1000 and Prinz 1000TT and finally the TYP110. The later models, the Ro80 and K70 were not assembled but imported directly into Ireland. NSU vehicles were very popular in Ireland at the time and it follows that many people who started driving in the 50’s and 60’s did so by way of a NSU vehicle. For many people their first car or bike was a NSU.
The club formed in November 1999 after a meeting in Dundalk attended by 22 NSU enthusiasts. The aims included helping owners with the maintenance and preservation of NSU vehicles. A committe was elected and the name NSU Club Ireland adopted. From such a humble start the membership has increased countrywide. From the beginning it was agreed that the Club would cater for all NSU vehicles and all models are represented. There are Prinz 2/3, Prinz 4, Prinz 1000, Prinz TT/TTS, Sport Prinz, TYP 110, 1200 and 1200 Automatic, K70, Spider and Ro80. On motorcycles there are Supermax, Max Maxi, Fox, Superfox, Superlux, Lux, and Quickly.
Club activities include the provision of spare parts to members at reasonable cost and to that end a large stock of parts at maintained. The Club is always interested in acquiring supplies of parts to improve the Club stock The Club also organizes a program of events during the year where members can meet and take part in rallies. The Club Journal is published in Spring to keep members informed of events and as a technical assistance backup.
As a further development the Club is now part of the International NSU movement and each year club members have attended the NSU InternationalTreffen's such as Switzerland (2001)Italy (2002) Belgium (2003)Germany Nekarsulm (2006)Austria Karnthen(2007), England Maidstone (2008), Germany Möhnsen(2009) Germany Freiamt(2010)Denmark Herning (2011). The Treffen's are a valuable source of technical information and social occasions.
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All content of this website is provided in good faith. No liability can or will be accepted that the information is complete, correct and accurate. If in any doubt, please refer to our club committee. Any information contained in posts on the forums/blogs on this website are those of the poster and not those of the club.
Images found in this site come from a variety of sources. No infringement of copyright is intended. If such infringement is believed to be occurring, please contact us.
This website contains links to websites that have been set up by third parties. No liability can or will be accepted for the content of third party websites.
Many years ago the sight of NSU vehicles on Irish roads was common enough. Most people were familiar with NSU cars and motorcycles and many had their first taste of motorized transport on or in a NSU vehicle. In the 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s NSU vehicles were assembled and sold here by Reg Armstrong Motors. Reg Armstrong was well known as a world-class racing motorcyclist. As an NSU works rider he had many victories.
Initially a plant was established in Dublin for the assembly of motorcycles and from this the full range of NSU models from Quickly to the 250cc Max were assembled. In 1958 the assembly of cars commenced at a separate plant in Ringsend Dublin. Assembly started with Prinz 2 & 3, then Prinz 4, Prinz 1000 and Prinz 1000TT and finally the TYP110. The later models, the Ro80 and K70 were not assembled but imported directly into Ireland. NSU vehicles were very popular in Ireland at the time and it follows that many people who started driving in the 50’s and 60’s did so by way of a NSU vehicle. For many people their first car or bike was a NSU.
The club formed in November 1999 after a meeting in Dundalk attended by 22 NSU enthusiasts. The aims included helping owners with the maintenance and preservation of NSU vehicles. A committe was elected and the name NSU Club Ireland adopted. From such a humble start the membership has increased countrywide. From the beginning it was agreed that the Club would cater for all NSU vehicles and all models are represented. There are Prinz 2/3, Prinz 4, Prinz 1000, Prinz TT/TTS, Sport Prinz, TYP 110, 1200 and 1200 Automatic, K70, Spider and Ro80. On motorcycles there are Supermax, Max Maxi, Fox, Superfox, Superlux, Lux, and Quickly.
Club activities include the provision of spare parts to members at reasonable cost and to that end a large stock of parts at maintained. The Club is always interested in acquiring supplies of parts to improve the Club stock The Club also organizes a program of events during the year where members can meet and take part in rallies. The Club Journal is published in Spring to keep members informed of events and as a technical assistance backup.
As a further development the Club is now part of the International NSU movement and each year club members have attended the NSU InternationalTreffen's such as Switzerland (2001)Italy (2002) Belgium (2003)Germany Nekarsulm (2006)Austria Karnthen(2007), England Maidstone (2008), Germany Möhnsen(2009) Germany Freiamt(2010)Denmark Herning (2011). The Treffen's are a valuable source of technical information and social occasions.
Disclaimer
NSU Club Ireland
All content of this website is provided in good faith. No liability can or will be accepted that the information is complete, correct and accurate. If in any doubt, please refer to our club committee. Any information contained in posts on the forums/blogs on this website are those of the poster and not those of the club.
Images found in this site come from a variety of sources. No infringement of copyright is intended. If such infringement is believed to be occurring, please contact us.
This website contains links to websites that have been set up by third parties. No liability can or will be accepted for the content of third party websites.
