EMW (Germany) - AllCarIndex

Eisenach Motoren-Werke (EMW) was an automobile manufacturer based in Eisenach, Germany, operating from 1945 to 1956. The company emerged from the remnants of the BMW plant in Eisenach, which had been nationalized following World War II. Initially, EMW produced vehicles that were closely related to prewar BMW models, including the Typ 321 two-door saloon and the 327 cabriolet, which were initially sold under the BMW brand.

In 1952, due to pressure from BMW in Munich, the company transitioned to using the EMW brand. During its early years, EMW managed to deliver 68 units of the Typ 321 in 1945, with a total production of approximately 9,000 units by 1950. The Typ 321 was eventually succeeded by the EMW 340, a four-door saloon that drew design elements from the prewar BMW 326, featuring an updated radiator grille. The EMW 340 was versatile, being produced in various forms, including an estate car, ambulance, and delivery van, with around 9,500 units manufactured by 1955.

Among the models produced, the EMW 327 coupé and cabriolet were noted for their aesthetic appeal, closely resembling their BMW predecessors, with the exception of front-hinged doors. The production of EMW vehicles concluded in 1956, with the last of 505 cars being completed that year. Following this, the Eisenach factory shifted its focus to the production of the Wartburg model.