NSU · NSU PRINZ · Cars
NSU PRINZ Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 64 NSU PRINZs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (3.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the NSU PRINZ is rarer than 64% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 64 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 64% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the PRINZ
The NSU Prinz is an automobile which was produced from 1958 to 1973 in West Germany by the NSU Motorenwerke AG which in the mid 1950s had been the biggest motorcycle producer in the world. The production of German motorcycles declined sharply as customers needed weather protection for daily driving, with demand shifting first towards microcars and then towards affordable cars.
NSU PRINZ — questions & answers
How many NSU PRINZ are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 64 NSU PRINZ were still registered in the UK — 42 licensed and on the road, plus 22 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the NSU PRINZ rare?
The NSU PRINZ is genuinely rare, with only 64 left, making it rarer than 64% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the NSU PRINZ increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of NSU PRINZ on UK roads rose by 2 (3.2%).
What fuel do most NSU PRINZ use?
Most NSU PRINZ run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the NSU PRINZ peak?
The NSU PRINZ peaked at 64 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.