Description
Wartburg is an East German automotive brand used for cars manufactured at VEB Automobilwerk Eisenach. Origins of the brand date back to 1898. The name derives from Wartburg Castle on one of the hills overlooking the town of Eisenach where the cars were made. From the 1950s until the late 1980s, Wartburgs featured a three-cylinder two-stroke engine with only seven major moving parts (three pistons, three connecting rods and one crankshaft). Later they was installed with the VW 1. 3 Polo engine under license Production ended in April 1991, and the factory was acquired by Opel. GENUINE BARN FIND
I recently purchased 4 vehicles from a private collector that were all stored in a Barn, this is a very unique vehicle and possibly obtain a LHD vehicle with super cool history. Only travelled a mere 54460 Miles from new its an excellent pedigree with no corrosion.
East German Nostalgia this 4 Door Body on Chassis car was the exclusive vehicle of choice by the communist government of east Germany. These vehicles were built to a High standard and were installed with a 1. 3 VW supplied Polo Golf engine.
This Barn find vehicle is suppled with UK V5 and one UK and One previous Hungarian owner. Recently recovered from a barn collection it has been in storage for 5 years.
Recent mechanical work carried out.
1) Fuel Drained and replenished Fuel filter and Fuel Pump Replaced.
2) Carb Webber fully cleaned and overhauled by a specialist £330. 00
3) Oil and Filter Replaced
4) Spark plugs and Leads replaced.
5) New Battery installed.
6) Brake Fluid drained and flushed and all brakes dissembled cleaned and adjusted.
7) Water system drained flushed and fresh anti freeze installed.
This Vehicle will be supplied with 12 months MOT.
The Bodywork is straight and free from accident damage its currently be prepped for Full Interior and Exterior detailing it will undergone a 2 stage polishing treatment and also any areas will be addressed to bring to a satisfactory standard, Front Grill to be painted.
The interior Headliner door cards are all in excellent condition with no damage.
This vehicle will be ready to purchase and drive away April 2025 I have advertised the vehicle with the pictures of how it has come out of storage and you can clearly see how straight and solid the vehicle is, you will be purchasing a un restored vehicle but a vehicle that has been refreshed and ready for the road and attend those summer classic car shows.
Vehicle is garage stored close to J18 of the M1 this is a interesting piece of history and extremely rare vehicle.
Delivery can be arranged up to 70 miles then £2. 00 per mile there after. This is a very unique opportunity to have a vehicle that is super rare.