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brakes were a given, and the motor sat ahead of the wheels, making<br />

it a well-balanced mid-engine car. Free, unobstructed headlamps were<br />

acceptable in more countries, and the now split-windshield acquired a<br />

sturdy frame for better sealing with the top.<br />

Friedrich knew the Sachs motor was marginal, but a replacement<br />

was unavailable, as BMW’s Isetta motor was not for sale. He formed<br />

the Spatz-Fahrzeugbau to build the cars, and he also found time to<br />

build presses that cured the body shells in seven minutes instead of<br />

24 hours. The problem of a dealer network was solved in July 1956<br />

by a partnership agreement with motorcycle manufacturers victoria in<br />

nürnberg. The new company was called B.a.G. (Bavarian auto Works).

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