I have seen a few trabi's in books or what-not? anybody know about these USSR built cars? Supposedly 2-cycle too.
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| QUOTE (bd1308 @ Nov 6 2005, 07:46 AM) |
| I have seen a few trabi's in books or what-not? anybody know about these USSR built cars? Supposedly 2-cycle too. |
first of all, the Trabant isn't an USSR brand, but DDR (old East Germany)
there were various models, here are the most importand:
Trabant P70
1955-59
2 Cyl
0.7 L
22 PS
Sedan
Coupe
Estate
Trabant P50
1957-62
2 Cyl
0.5 L
17 PS
Sedan
Universal (=Estate)
Trabant P60
1962-65
2 Cyl
0.6 L
23 PS
Sedan
Universal (=Estate)
Trabant P601
1964-90
2 Cyl
0.6 L
23 PS
Sedan
Universal (=Estate)
Tramp
there was a special aftermarket top mounted tent available:
the Police used the Trabi:
some guys even race these cars:
Gustl
oh, and btw. PS means HP in english ...
Andy
Andy
A Trabant picture from my files.
LOL
I knew it was the DDR brand, I have no idea why I said USSR.
I always though they looked intresting.
thanks.
b
I knew it was the DDR brand, I have no idea why I said USSR.
I always though they looked intresting.
thanks.
b
they are kinda cool looking, especially in race car trim.
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