Trabant 601 (I think)

mjsrb5 Part of things Posts: 162	Trabant 601 (I think)mjsrb5 @mjsrb5
	May 20, 2014 5:46:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hello, I went to a yard sale yesterday, a chap had bought a property and the previous owner had left a lot of stuff which he needed to get rid of. One thing caught my eye, this distinctive piece of east German engineering Please excuse my shoddy photos. I have the opportunity to buy it, but i know absolutely nothing about them apart from a quick read on wikipedia. Here is some info on this particular motor: It's D reg (87), has keys but no documents, engine turns over but has not been started. No tax or MOT. Rusty hole in front left inner arch near the sill (this looks easy enough to fix but there's a good chance of more rot elsewhere) Sills themselves are solid. Outer bodywork is solid but tatty. Can anyone with a bit more knowledge than me give me a rough idea of value? Also what else should I be looking at on these? Is there anything they are really bad for? I really really feel the urge to buy it Cheers!
	'80 - Escort Ghia / '83 - Manta / '99 - RB5 / Bye Bye RS2000

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swellings1 Part of things Posts: 28	Trabant 601 (I think)swellings1 @swellings1
	May 22, 2014 15:53:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hiya. Brakes will need attention, and dependant on its real age -most have been recycled) the drums can be difficult to extract without the right puller. Available Ebay.de There will be rust, but the outer duraplast panels are fairly simple to remove. Anticipate sill repairs. The engine will probably come back to life- but like most elderly 2 strokes, needs gentle treatment to bring it back to life- or it'll give endless hassle before failing. But once recommissioned, they are great to drive. Either way its only 4 bolts and an engine mount & it lifts out complete. 20 mins to get it out. Registering without docs can be difficult, and you now have the complications of NOVA ,but it can be done. Just hassle. Increasing interest in these means the prices are rising -but this is about the least interesting / most common version. Hope that helps?


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mjsrb5 Part of things Posts: 162	Trabant 601 (I think)mjsrb5 @mjsrb5
	May 24, 2014 13:37:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hello, Unfortunately we couldn't agree on a price so I've passed on it. It's a pity because I quite liked it:)
	'80 - Escort Ghia / '83 - Manta / '99 - RB5 / Bye Bye RS2000

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