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Panel 1936 Art Deco poster, titled
"Vier Deutsche Meister auf DKW" (Four German Champions on DKW), commemorates the brand's dominance in German motorcycle racing.
Poster Translation & Significance
The German text translates to: "Four German Champions on DKW. In four of the five classes, DKW fought for the highest honors in German motorcycle racing and became German Champion in all four classes in 1936. E. Kluge, H.P. Müller, H. Kahrmann and K. Braun achieved this honorable title through their outstanding victories on DKW."
Artist: The dynamic artwork was designed by Victor Mundorff (V. Mundorff).
The Brand: DKW (Dampf-Kraft-Wagen) was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer at the time. In 1932, it merged with three other brands to form Auto Union, which eventually became the modern-day Audi.
The Legends: The poster highlights four specific racers:

Ewald Kluge: A legendary figure who became the first German to win the Isle of Man TT in 1938.
H.P. Müller: Later a world champion who raced for both Auto Union and NSU.
H. Kahrmann and K. Braun: Key victors in DKW's 1936 sweep
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