Trabant

East German Classic: 1987 Trabant 601

When the Berlin Wall finally opened in November 1989, one of the enduring images that played out on TV screens across the world, was the sight of hundreds of little Trabant 601s finding their way through the wall from… more»

Jolly Impersonator: 1978 Trabant 601-Z Tramp

This unusual car is a slightly modified 1978 Trabant 601-Z “Tramp”. This oddball is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $7,499 and a buy it now price of $12,000. It’s located in St. Louis, Missouri. According to… more»

German Immigrant: 1974 Trabant 601S

It’s not very often that we see one of these relics from the former East Germany on the roads in the United States. Said to have a clear title and located in Naples, Florida, this unusual 2-stroke survivor is listed… more»

Eastern Bloc Plastic: 1964 Trabant 601S

Oddball fact of the day: while researching this post, I found out that green Trabants are supposed to be lucky! Unfortunately, this one isn’t green, but it is located in Fort Pierce, Florida and is for sale here on… more»