• Year of manufacture 
    1978
  • Mileage 
    38 273 km / 23 782 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    48677109
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    Italy
  • Exterior colour 
    Blue
  • Gearbox 
    Manual

Description

This classic car is for sale on Catawiki. To have more information or to place a bid click on the "BID NOW" button. .The Trabant was as popular a car in East Germany as the Beetle was in West Germany or the 2CV was in France.

It has a steel base frame structure, with a bodywork made of plastic materials; they were in fact the first German cars with a body made of these materials.

This popular car features an air-cooled engine to withstand sub-zero temperatures, and 4 seats.

It was fully and professionally restored in 2020 in the typical blue colour of this model, with also replacement of many details and seals.

The engine compartment and luggage compartment were also professionally and completely painted.

Unfortunately, the restoration was not completed for health issues of the old owner.

The mechanics need a tune-up and the car doesn’t currently run. However, the engine runs freely and a compression test confirms its good health (as shown in photos).

Door panels looks good, however the seats feature a lining kit.

A video of the car is available, please contact Catawiki.

In Italy, the car can be re-registered with the Certificate of Historical Importance issued by ASI, we can provide contact details of a professional agency that can help with the procedure in Italy.

Bidders are welcome to view and test the vehicle, which is located in Quarrata 51039, PT, Italy.
Please send a message to Catawiki for an appointment.

We can arrange transfer of ownership and exports documents remotely. Affordable shipping throughout Italy, Europe and rest of the world.

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