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Vincent Aubé
Not what you'd expect to find on a track
Trabant 601
Trabant 601
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VEB Trabant 601
Here’s another city car with zero sporty aspirations. A technical nightmare from the moment it left the factory, the East German folk hero made a surprising stint in rallies. For all its flaws, it had a reliable, low-cost engine, and a lightweight Duroplast body -- a good combination for racing.

 

Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 60 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 200 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists