Trabant 601 Excellent Condition

Trabants were produced in East Germany, DDR, from 1957 through 1991. This is the "people's car", much like West Germany's VW. East Germans paraded these through the Berlin Wall after the collapse of communism in November, 1989. Trabants were made of Duroplast, which is a cotton based resin compound similar to fiberglass. It is weather resistant, very strong and rust proof, built on a steel pan, much like the VW Beetle. It has an aluminum 26 hp 600cc air-cooled 2 cylinder, 2 stroke engine mounted to a 4 speed, with reverse, front wheel drive transaxle. "Trabis" are very dependable and reliable. There are no pumps, i.e. fuel, water or oil to maintain in any Trabant. They are fun to drive, get good mileage @ 35mpg +, handle extremely well, are excellent in snow and weigh only 1350lbs. They will cruise at 60mph all day and can do 70mph+ for short stretches. Additional Facts and History That Makes This Car Unique: This is a 1984 Trabant 601.The car has the original seats, door panels, floor mats and accessories. This Trabi is very solid and runs and drives great. It has the original drive train and trim, low back seats, original steering wheel, original jack and spare as well as a new 12 volt battery, 50/1 oil/gas ratio engine. Freshly painted. It will draw attention at any car show. It is currently registered in Vermon. It's a great investment that will only increase in value.