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'''ÖAF''' is an initialism for '''Österreichische Austro-Fiat''', later as '''Österreichische Automobil-Fabrik''', an [[Austria]]n (Austro-Hungarian) car and truck brand. |
'''ÖAF''' is an initialism for '''Österreichische Austro-Fiat''', later as '''Österreichische Automobil-Fabrik''', an [[Austria]]n (Austro-Hungarian) car and truck brand. |
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==Austro-Fiat== |
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ÖAF was created by [[FIAT]] in 1907 and is now part of the German MAN group. The manufacture of automobiles began in the new plant built for the occasion in Vienna in 1908, while the number was only 50 employees. A truck of 4 tonnes, similar to the Italian Fiat model was manufactured from 1911. It was originally Austro-Fiat, which during the [[First World War]] began to develop their own products |
ÖAF was created by [[FIAT]] in 1907 and is now part of the German MAN group. The manufacture of automobiles began in the new plant built for the occasion in Vienna in 1908, while the number was only 50 employees. A truck of 4 tonnes, similar to the Italian Fiat model was manufactured from 1911. It was originally Austro-Fiat, which during the [[First World War]] began to develop their own products. |
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In 1925 the brand was transformed and was the Austro-Fiat expired and became Osterreichische Automobil Fabrik AG, under the abbreviated ÖAF with preservation of the mark filed earlier. Also in 1925, a separate company took over sales of Italian FIAT cars, and Austro-Fiat became affiliated with [[Austro-Daimler]] and [[Puch]]. The last private car, Type 1001A, was different from the earlier Type 1001, having {{convert|34|bhp|abbr=on}} engines and conventional rear axles. |
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The latest model Fiat's truck was TS 1924, equipped with a Fiat engine with a power of 45 HP. The former Austrian subsidiary of Fiat began production of other models in Austria, which has enabled the company to begin developing its own models. The most popular submitted in 1925 was the light vehicle sales itinerant AFN with 1.75 tons of payload. He resumed the game mechanics Fiat engine 4 cylinders of 2850 cm3, 42 HP, the use of gimbals and real tires, not solid tires, which allowed him a speed of 65 km / h. Then in 1928, appeared the AF2 and the year following the Austro-Fiat-1001, a bus. It is from this time that the company discontinued the manufacture of passenger cars to concentrate on commercial vehicles, trucks, vans and buses. Are thus appeared set AFL / AFY manufactured 1930 to 1937. |
The latest model Fiat's truck was TS 1924, equipped with a Fiat engine with a power of 45 HP. The former Austrian subsidiary of Fiat began production of other models in Austria, which has enabled the company to begin developing its own models. The most popular submitted in 1925 was the light vehicle sales itinerant AFN with 1.75 tons of payload. He resumed the game mechanics Fiat engine 4 cylinders of 2850 cm3, 42 HP, the use of gimbals and real tires, not solid tires, which allowed him a speed of 65 km / h. Then in 1928, appeared the AF2 and the year following the Austro-Fiat-1001, a bus. It is from this time that the company discontinued the manufacture of passenger cars to concentrate on commercial vehicles, trucks, vans and buses. Are thus appeared set AFL / AFY manufactured 1930 to 1937. |
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==Man acquisition== |
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In 1936, when Austria was invaded by the armies of the Third Reich , German [[MAN SE|MAN]] obtained the majority of shares owned by Fiat in ÖAF to the manufacturer Italian possesses more than 15%. ÖAF began equipping some of its trucks with engines diesels from MAN in 1934. In 1936, with MAN]] treaty entered into a license for diesel engines. |
In 1936, when Austria was invaded by the armies of the Third Reich , German [[MAN SE|MAN]] obtained the majority of shares owned by Fiat in ÖAF to the manufacturer Italian possesses more than 15%. ÖAF began equipping some of its trucks with engines diesels from MAN in 1934. In 1936, with MAN]] treaty entered into a license for diesel engines. |
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* Bruner, Reitgruber: Hundert Jahre Fahrzeugbau in Wien. Wien 2001, Verein zur Förderung historischer Kraftfahrzeuge der Österrr. Automobilfabriken ÖAF-Gräf & Stift AG |
* Bruner, Reitgruber: Hundert Jahre Fahrzeugbau in Wien. Wien 2001, Verein zur Förderung historischer Kraftfahrzeuge der Österrr. Automobilfabriken ÖAF-Gräf & Stift AG |
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* Karl-Heinz Rauscher: Von Fiat Wien zu MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Österreich. Wien 2008 |
* Karl-Heinz Rauscher: Von Fiat Wien zu MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Österreich. Wien 2008 |
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* "Austro-Fiat", in G.N. Georgano, ed., The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885-1968 (New York: E.P. Dutton and Co., 1974). |
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Revision as of 15:43, 26 August 2009
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| Company type | Subsidiary of MAN SE |
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| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Headquarters | Floridsdorf, Austria |
| Products | vehicles |
| Website | Official Website |
ÖAF is an initialism for Österreichische Austro-Fiat, later as Österreichische Automobil-Fabrik, an Austrian (Austro-Hungarian) car and truck brand.
Austro-Fiat
ÖAF was created by FIAT in 1907 and is now part of the German MAN group. The manufacture of automobiles began in the new plant built for the occasion in Vienna in 1908, while the number was only 50 employees. A truck of 4 tonnes, similar to the Italian Fiat model was manufactured from 1911. It was originally Austro-Fiat, which during the First World War began to develop their own products.
In 1925 the brand was transformed and was the Austro-Fiat expired and became Osterreichische Automobil Fabrik AG, under the abbreviated ÖAF with preservation of the mark filed earlier. Also in 1925, a separate company took over sales of Italian FIAT cars, and Austro-Fiat became affiliated with Austro-Daimler and Puch. The last private car, Type 1001A, was different from the earlier Type 1001, having 34 bhp (25 kW) engines and conventional rear axles.
The latest model Fiat's truck was TS 1924, equipped with a Fiat engine with a power of 45 HP. The former Austrian subsidiary of Fiat began production of other models in Austria, which has enabled the company to begin developing its own models. The most popular submitted in 1925 was the light vehicle sales itinerant AFN with 1.75 tons of payload. He resumed the game mechanics Fiat engine 4 cylinders of 2850 cm3, 42 HP, the use of gimbals and real tires, not solid tires, which allowed him a speed of 65 km / h. Then in 1928, appeared the AF2 and the year following the Austro-Fiat-1001, a bus. It is from this time that the company discontinued the manufacture of passenger cars to concentrate on commercial vehicles, trucks, vans and buses. Are thus appeared set AFL / AFY manufactured 1930 to 1937.
Man acquisition
In 1936, when Austria was invaded by the armies of the Third Reich , German MAN obtained the majority of shares owned by Fiat in ÖAF to the manufacturer Italian possesses more than 15%. ÖAF began equipping some of its trucks with engines diesels from MAN in 1934. In 1936, with MAN]] treaty entered into a license for diesel engines.
After the Second World War Floridsdorf was in the Russian zone and the plants were used for Russian reparations. In 1955 ÖAF released from these payments and the factory began producing trucks again. They went to Austria to build military trucks, but the Army decided to eventually rival Steyr choosing their Pinzgauer. The Tornado was ÖAF contrast, the best-selling truck in Austria.
In 1970 the company was privatized again, MAN then let it merge with Gräf & Stift, out of which ÖAF Gräf & Stift arose, which in 1971 was fully taken over by MAN.
Since the 70s, all MAN trucks got an ÖAF-grille. ÖAF is however mainly extra special and heavy trucks.
Vehicles
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ÖAF Tornado -
ÖAF Tornado 16-192 with Trilex-Felgen -
ÖAF Tornado 19-186 -
ÖAF Tornado 19-192 -
ÖAF Tornado 19-230
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ÖAF Tornado 9256 -
ÖAF Husar -
MAN with ÖAF-Kühlergrill -
Der 1977 OAF Radpanzer
References
- Hans Seper: Von Austro Fiat zu ÖAF – Gräf und Stift AG
- Bruner, Reitgruber: Hundert Jahre Fahrzeugbau in Wien. Wien 2001, Verein zur Förderung historischer Kraftfahrzeuge der Österrr. Automobilfabriken ÖAF-Gräf & Stift AG
- Karl-Heinz Rauscher: Von Fiat Wien zu MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Österreich. Wien 2008
- "Austro-Fiat", in G.N. Georgano, ed., The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885-1968 (New York: E.P. Dutton and Co., 1974).
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