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£2,352
1978 Trabant 601
UK • 12 Mar 2022 • Lot 271
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Trabant 601, a classic East German car, is presented in lime green with a cloth interior. The car is described as well-maintained, fun to drive, and comes with a valid MoT certificate, making it a potentially appealing purchase for collectors or those seeking a unique, retro vehicle.
Condition
7
The car is described as well-maintained and looking good in lime green with a cloth interior. It has an MoT test certificate valid until 23rd September 2022, despite being exempt by age, suggesting it is in good working order. The listing emphasizes its fun driving experience and head-turning appeal, indicating it's in presentable and enjoyable condition.
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27,599 kilometers (via 2021 MOT)
VLZ 6654
1978
Auction
4252864
LHD
United Kingdom
Description
With a production run that lasted from 1963 until 1991, the Trabant 601 was unsurprisingly the most well-known model of the 2.8million ‘Trabis’ finding homes.
Produced by VEB Sachsenring in Saxony, the Trabant was the East German answer to its West German counterpart the VW Beetle.
Affordable to buy and cheap to run, the Trabant displayed elements ahead of its time including front wheel drive, all round independent suspension and a low maintenance engine.
There was often a 10-year waiting list to take delivery of one.
This pleasant example has been well maintained and looks well in lime green with a cloth interior and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a retro design classic.
Full of character, this little car is a tremendous head turner and is described as fun to drive.
Presented to auction with a V5C registration document and, in spite of exemption by age, an Mo
T test certificate valid until 23 rd September 2022.
Offered without reserve, this iconic car would be ideal ...
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
Expired
Expired on 23rd Sept 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
27,599 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Sept 2021, 27,599 kilometers
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On 7th Oct 2019, 22,206 kilometers
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On 19th Mar 2015, 123,873 miles
Failed
On 18th Mar 2015, 12,387 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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