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GERMANY has many hotbeds of automotive manufacturing, but Dülmen isn’t traditionally one of them. Hidden away on the outskirts of the town not far from the German/Dutch border lies an extraordinary factory with more than a hint of British inspiration in what it produces.
Wiesmann is a unique thing: an independent German sports car maker, but one whose inspiration comes from British roadsters. It was founded back in 1988 to mix the best of British style with fine German engineering – what sounds like the perfect combination. But as with many independent sports car makers, it’s had its fair share of ups, downs and financial tribulations.
Siblings Martin and Friedhelm Wiesmann founded the company, but are no longer at the helm; the company was rescued in 2016 by Roheen and Sahir Berry,
