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Not Sold (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1989 TRABANT 601 LHD
UK • 1 Feb 2026 • Lot 667
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a modified 1989 Trabant 601 built to RS700 race spec and featured on Guy Martin's 'Guys Garage'. It boasts a Motorsport UK Rally vehicle passport, engine rebuild, and various performance enhancements.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in good order with good body and paintwork, suggesting it's in solid condition with only slight wear. The fact it has had an engine rebuild and modifications points to a well-maintained vehicle, but the age and rally modifications suggest some wear and tear.
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4,553 miles
4220175
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
F686 UDX
1989
Auction
Description
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...
Price Analysis vs Other 601s
£810
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,242
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,418
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous 601 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 10th Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
4,679 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 11th Jul 2026, 4,679 miles
Passed
On 6th Aug 2025, 4,457 miles
Failed
On 6th Aug 2025, 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 12th Aug 2024, 3,820 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Anglia Car Auctions
The Cattlemarket, Beveridge Way, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4NB
Located in King's Lynn, Norfolk, Anglia Car Auctions is a physical auction house dealing in classic, modern classic, and everyday vehicles. They hold regular drive-through auctions and offer vehicle consignment.
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