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£5,646

1962 Trabant 601 Universal

Bring A Trailer • US • 13 Oct 2022

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£5,646

1962 Trabant 601 Universal

US • 13 Oct 2022

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1962 Trabant 601 Universal, imported from Germany in 2016, features a two-stroke 594cc engine and a four-speed manual transmission. Noteworthy are the replaced mechanical components, but rust is present in several areas, and the interior shows wear, including a torn seat.

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Condition 

6

The car presents with visible rust in multiple locations, including under the taillight, door, tailgate hinges, engine compartment, and underside. The front passenger seat is torn, and the front and rear seat patterns do not match. While some components like carpets, brake shoes, ignition coils, and clutch have been replaced, and a tune-up was performed, the rust and interior flaws indicate moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.

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39,000 miles

E236259

1962

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Manual

LHD

United States

£5,646

1962 Trabant 601 Universal

Bring A Trailer • US • 13 Oct 2022

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

Shown, TMU Two-Stroke 594cc Two-Cylinder Four-Speed Manual Transmission Green Paint Tan Cloth Upholstery Steel 13″ Wheels Hella Driving Lights Window Visors Rear Window Wiper Rear Tow Hook This 1962 Trabant 601 Universal was imported from Germany to the US in 2016 and was acquired by the seller in December 2021.

The car is finished in green over tan cloth and is powered by a two-stroke 594cc two-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission.

Equipment includes a rear tow hook, Hella driving lights, window visors, a rear window wiper, mud flaps, three-point seatbelts, lower dash storage, and manually operated windows.

The carpets, brake shoes, ignition coils, and clutch have been replaced under current ownership and a tune-up was performed.

This Trabant is offered at no reserve with importation documents, the owner’s manual, copies of build information, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The body is finished in green and features painted bumpers, a re...

Price Analysis vs Other 601s

£810

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£3,242

Median Price (Since 2020)

£7,418

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