Phaenomen GARANT 32 VW/K
Built: 1957 · Series: Other models
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Phänomen – collective page of Garant versions from the Zittau works outside the named series: 3,000 to 3,181 cc four-cylinder, gross weight 3,115 to 3,500 kg, width 2,000 to 2,020 mm
Phänomen-Werke Gustav Hiller in Zittau built vans and light trucks under the Granit brand from the 1920s into the 1950s, before production at the same site continued as VEB Robur-Werke. This collective page lists Garant versions that the register assigns to the Phänomen works and does not allocate to a named series of its own; the VW/K suffix on the second version marks a body or equipment variant.
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The register lists here 2 versions of 3,000 to 3,181 cc from the four-cylinder engine, kerb weights from 2,334 to 2,440 kg, gross weights from 3,115 to 3,500 kg and widths from 2,000 to 2,020 mm.
Trucks and vans from the Zittau works supplied trades, agriculture and municipalities in central Germany with rugged, easily maintained commercial technology at a time when imported vehicles were scarcely available.
Built in an era before any emissions standard, the four-cylinder engine in these vehicles knew nothing of emissions rules in today's sense; the mechanically operated brakes, in turn, needed regular readjustment of the linkage, a step that later hydraulic systems no longer require.
When buying one of these historic vehicles used, check for rust on the frame, cab and load bed, the condition of the engine and mechanical brake system, the availability of reproduction parts through classic-vehicle specialists and hobbyist communities, and the state of the wiring and seals after decades laid up.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Phänomen Garant
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,181 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,020 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,770 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,334 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Phaenomen GARANT 32 VW/K weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,334 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Phaenomen GARANT 32 VW/K?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Phaenomen GARANT 32 VW/K have?
4 cylinders, 3,181 cm³ displacement.
When was the Phaenomen GARANT 32 VW/K built?
Production years: 1957.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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