DKW-Vemag Belcar

The Belcar is a Brazilian automobile produced by Vemag under license from the German DKW factory between 1958 and 1967. Were produced 51072 unidades.1 was derived from the DKW F94 sedan, and in his time, was hailed for offering good stability, interior comfort and space for up to six passengers, plus a very robust and fair to poor mechanical Brazilian roads.

Initially it was simply known as "Great DKW-Vemag", receiving the name Belcar, "beautiful car", only in 1961. It was released in 1958, along with the restyling of "turkey DKW-Vemag" both reaching just over 50% by weight of nationalization in the wake of the GEIA activities, the Executive Group of the Automotive Industry. When their production ended, had virtually all of its components nationalized.

History
In 1958 Vemag launches the "Great DKW - Vemag" and the "Perua DKW - Vemag", derived from the German DKW F -94 and produced under license by Auto Union. Both are equipped with an engine of 900 cc. In 1959, shall be equipped with 1000 cc engine.

In 1961 the "Great DKW - Vemag " shall be called Belcar, "beautiful car". In addition, the beads were removed from the portamalas lid and bumpers and hubcaps are redrawn.

It is the first car to pass a test by Quatro Rodas magazine.

In 1963 the wheels now have twelve windows for ventilation for the brakes, which would last until the end of production.

In 1964, the second production series now has opening doors in the traditional sense, in favor of safety , and the door handles were redesigned.

In 1965 it launched the Rio series in tribute to the four hundred years of foundation of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The Belcar Vemaguet and shall be equipped with Lubrimat, released months before along with Fissore.

In 1967 Belcar passes aesthetic changes that give four headlights and involves a grid from one side to the other lead. The installation and electrical equipment shall operate on 12V. In September it launched the S series, which gets the engine S, Fissore, and in December its production is terminated.