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Trabant 601 Model Kit “Exclusive Edition” – 60th Anniversary

The Trabant 601 model kit “Exclusive Edition” in 1:24 scale is a must for model building enthusiasts and Ostalgie fans. This special edition for the 60th anniversary of the “Trabi” is much more than just a kit: it contains a high-quality accompanying book from Motorbuch Verlag, which gives you an impressive understanding of the fascinating history of this cult car. Suitable for ages 12 and up.

Scope of delivery

• Plastic model kit (not assembled)
• Illustrated, multilingual building instructions
• Decals for various license plates
• Book “60th Anniversary Trabant 601” (DE/GB)

Special features

• Detailed body with authentic surface textures
• Realistically designed, multi-part engine
• Rotating wheels for a lively model
• True-to-the-original decals with various country codes (GDR, CS, PL, HUN, A, D)

This model kit perfectly captures the essence of the Trabant 601 and lets you experience a piece of German automotive history in detail. Thanks to the rotating wheels and the detailed engine replication, the result is a model that will be an eye-catcher in any collection. The individually customizable license plates round off the authentic appearance of the vehicle.

The accompanying book: A journey into the history of the Trabant

The true heart of this “Exclusive Edition” is the comprehensive accompanying book “60th Anniversary Trabant 601”, published by the renowned Motorbuch Verlag. This book is more than just a building manual – it is an in-depth look at the fascinating history of the Trabant 601, which was not just a vehicle in the GDR, but a symbol of freedom and mobility. The book offers model building enthusiasts and history buffs a real treasure trove of knowledge, detailed information and historical background.

The anniversary book contains:

• Technical specificationsof the Trabant 601, which explain in detail its design and the functionality of the air-cooled two-stroke engine. Find out what made the Trabi technically unique and how the engineers of the GDR mastered the challenges of this time.
• Historical insightsinto the development and significance of the Trabant. You will learn how the “Volkswagen of the GDR” gave millions of people a piece of freedom and what political and economic circumstances it was embedded in.
• Anecdotes and eyewitness reportsfrom former Trabant drivers, engineers and factory workers, who report on the ups and downs of the production process and everyday life with the Trabant. These stories bring you closer to GDR history in a personal and gripping way.
• Exclusive illustrations and technical drawingsthat offer a unique insight into the structure and functioning of the Trabant. Discover the small but significant details that have made this car an icon.

Thanks to the expertise of Motorbuch Verlag, this anniversary book offers a perfect blend of technical precision and living storytelling. It is not only a valuable reference work, but also an invitation to discover new aspects of this unique vehicle again and again. Even after the model building is complete, this book will continue to inspire and fascinate you.

Background

The Trabant 601, which was produced from 1964 in the VEB Sachsenring automobile works in Zwickau, was the most built and best-known model of the Trabant series. With over 2.8 million units produced, it became the epitome of mobility in the GDR. Its unmistakable thermoset body and the characteristic sound of the two-stroke engine made the Trabi an icon of everyday culture. This “Exclusive Edition” of the model kit celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Trabant 601 and gives you the opportunity to recreate this symbol of the East in every detail.