£8,000 - £10,000
1989 TRABANT 601 LHD
United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026 • Lot 667
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Trabant 601 is a rally-spec tribute car built to a high standard, featuring a 700 engine, 4-speed gearbox, and extensive modifications. It was featured on Guy Martin's 'Guys Garage' and comes with a Motorsport UK Vehicle Passport and numerous documents.
Condition
7
Good order, minor modifications, well-maintained.
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Manual
Transmission:
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Odometer:
4,553 miles
F686 UDX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
This 1989 Trabant 601 is certainly one of the most attention grabbing cars in the auction.
Built at great expense from a standard car into homage of the state controlled German Democratic Republic GDR rally cars of their time.
It is understood that in the GDR, overseas cars were forbidden and home-built cars were serious contenders in motorsport competition, often having much money spent on them. This example has been modified to a very high standard and it is clear looking at the extensive history folder that much money has been spent.
It has been built to RS700 Race Spec and has a current Motorsport UK Rally vehicle passport. The Trabant featured in Episode 4 of Guy Martins ‘Guys Garage’, which was filmed at Brands Hatch.
Bought in Germany and UK registered in 2019.
The body and paintwork are in good order and the car has factory rally livery.Described by our vendor as driving well and screaming as two strokes do, this example has had an engine rebuild some years ago and was tun...
Points of note
£810
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,751
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,418
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 11 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
4,457 miles
Registration Date
1989-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 06 2025 with 4,457 miles
Failed
On Aug 06 2025 with 4,457 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Aug 12 2024 with 3,820 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2023 with 2,660 miles
Passed
On Jun 20 2022 with 2,251 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Emissions exempt
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Both track rod end locking pins missing
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Mar 09 2021 with 1,570 kilometers
Passed
On Mar 16 2020 with 1,166 kilometers
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