Freia (Germany) - AllCarIndex

Freia was a German automobile manufacturer that operated from 1922 to 1927, based in Greiz. The company initially began as Kleinautobau AG in 1922 before rebranding to FreiaAutomobil AG in 1923. It focused on producing small, luxury vehicles that catered to a niche market.

The vehicles produced by Freia were powered by a range of four-cylinder engines, starting with a 1320cc engine that delivered 5/14 PS. This was followed by more powerful options, including a 1472cc engine with 6/30 PS and a 1807cc engine producing 7/35 PS. The manufacturing of these engines was handled both in-house and by a partner company, Steudel.

Among Freia's notable models was the 5/20 PS, which was produced from 1925 to 1927. This model featured an attractive design characterized by an underslung frame and wire wheels, and it was available in both tourer and coupé configurations. The company's designer, Arthur Schuh, later transitioned to J.K. Rasmussen, where he became the technical director of Audi, indicating the influence and expertise that emerged from Freia's operations.