1985 TRABANT 601 SPECIAL ORIGINAL PAINT LOW MILAGE CLEAN FLORIDA TITLE IN HAND

Description for Other Makes TRABANT 601 SPECIAL 1985

UP FOR SALE AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THE EAST GERMAN CAR MANUFACTURING !THIS PRIME EXAMPLE IS ONE OF THE CAR ON A VERY SHORT EAST BLOCK SALES LIST . AFTER A LONG WAITING U GOT YOUR DREAM MACHINE . LET ME INTRODUCE U TO THIS UNIQUE ANTIQUE MACHINE:VIN# 3407915Mileage: EXEMPTEngine Type: Air cooled. 0. 6-liter 2-stroke 2-cylinder Bore x stroke: 2. 83 x 2. 87 in. Displacement: 36 cu in. 595 cc Compression ratio 7. 8:1 Emissions Control: None Valve Gear: None Horsepower 27 @ 4. 00 rpm Torque: 38lbs-ft @ 3000 rpm Redline: 5000 rpmNo oil! No Water ! NO Problem . Transmission is a Manual Column shifter . Very easy to shift . Totally different from the rest !Drive train 4x2 Transmission: 4-speed manual . column shift. Final Drive Ratio: 4. 33:1 Gear Ratio Max Speed 1 4. 08:1 19 mph 2 2. 32:1 32 mph 3 1. 52:1 48 mph 4 1. 03:1 62 mph R 3. 83:1Body Body Material: Steel frame with Duroplast panels Interior Seating capacity 4 Cargo volume 14. 6 cu. ft. Volume. front: ~50 cu ft Volume. rear: ~40cu ft. Trunk space: ~10 cu ft. Front seats: bucket reclinerSuspension Front suspension Single transverse leaf spring. lower A-arm. Rear suspension Independent trailing arms Steering Rack-and-pinion Steering wheel Yes (standard on driver's side) Turning Circle: ~30 ft. Brakes and TiresBrakes 4-wheel hydraulic drum Power assist: None Wheels and Tires Wheel size: 4 x 13 in. Bolt pattern: 4 x 160mm Wheel type: steel Tire Size: 145-75R13 Tire pressure: 35 / 35 psiPerformance info :Test Results 0 to 40 km/h: 5. 3 0 to 60 km/h: 9. 2 0 to 80 km/h: 21. 6 0 to 100 km/h: 36. 8 40 to 60 km/h: 3. 9 60 to 80 km/h: 12. 4 Top Speed: 110 km/h Fuel Economy Est city: 26 mpg Est highway: 34 mpgBut enough of the numbers . The Cold Facts from Cold war East Block . Trabi was the nickname of this popular East-German car in the Cold War East Block . Light body 2 stroke 2 cylinder engine . very easy handle column shifter . 4 speed trany . No fuel pump . Gravity fed fuel with motorcycle like fuel switch . ON - OFF - RESERVE . To check the fuel level . u have to use a measuring dipstick !The car is so light that it needs no assistance from a Servo to have one of the best breaking systems of any car. On MOT brake tests. a figure of around 60 % gives a pass. The Trabant 601 score at around 120%. Each cylinder is supplied by it's own solenoid directly. ensuring the maximum direct connection between the solenoid and the spark plug. The electronic ignition does away with the need for a distributor cap. The car was considered the East German Beetle . and it was ! Easy to maintain . easy to drive . easy to Live with. The only Hard thing was to Get one of it . Usually there was a 3-4 years of waiting to get your dream machine . if you were lucky enough to get on THE WAITING LIST !!The little car is really fun to drive no wonder it was quite successful in the Rally Championships all over Europe . The car has a Florida Clean Title on hand . nbsp; Ready to go Anywhere with it's new owner !Original paint on the car . with a couple of repair spots. Chassis is rust free ! Engine is in excellent shape . Ask If u need more picture or any specific info about the car please send me message . Have fun with your new Time Machine !There is no waiting time for this one . but guaranteed to put a smile on your face !Check Pictures! Bid with confidence !For shipping quote send zip to calculate.