History
Lloyd LP 600
Lloyd Motoren Werke GmbH introduced the LP 600 in 1955 as an updated version of their earlier LP 400 model. The car featured an unconventional construction method with a wooden frame covered in artificial leather, reducing weight and manufacturing costs. Its 596cc two-stroke twin-cylinder engine produced 19 hp, adequate for the 520 kg curb weight. Front-wheel drive and independent suspension provided surprisingly good handling. Over 50,000 LP 600s were built before Lloyd transitioned to steel-bodied construction with the Arabella model, establishing the brand as a significant player in the German economy car market.