1984 Trabant 601S in USA - Short Drive

As you know, I own a Trabant 601S from 1984 here in the state of Ohio. It is my project/dream car. Since I made the video, I had someone from Germany mention a fuel leak that I have been chasing since her new engine was put in. I have since received a new carburetor, fuel hose as well as other new parts, with much thanks to my great friend in Germany. I plan to install them here soon but for now, here is a short drive. I will make a video about how I acquired this vehicle because that itself is one story that I hope will not only inspire you but also bring smiles to all. I hope to have that video released by the end of next week. The weather here can be crazy but I'll manage.

[@iana6713]

They are such fun things, Trabants.

[@McElroysMotors]

Indeed they are, especially here in Ohio where no one really knows what the heck they are looking at.

[@iana6713]

@@McElroysMotors I owned one about 15 years ago - drove it about 80 miles home after picking it up, and about halfway along the trip I passed a busload of German tourists. You should've seen the surprise on their faces!

[@andiedecke7597]

sziastok und Glück Auf!

[@NZotyoka81]

Dude you are ripping! 😂 I just discovered the not factory aftermarket sport steering wheel in it. 🤘🏻

[@nygelmiller5293]

The BLACK furry dice are cool! I haven't seen black ones before!

[@Flysarse]

Forget your EVs. East German two stokes forever ❤️

[@yellowforester998]

It's unfortunate that they discontinued them after the unification of Germany because their engines did not meet enviromental standards.

[@HvacUSandA]

If you’re late on your payment Borat shows up to repossess it. Nize!

[@cabaneencac5168]

Your car deserves a Kawasaki H1 Mach III engine under its hood.

[@user-nk5yr7kg3d]

ММА Бо аккаунт аккумулятор

[@alexandermathar7780]

No no . A Subaru 360 engine would be a logical swap. Also an air cooled 2 cyl 2 stroke.

[@cabaneencac5168]

​@@alexandermathar7780 At least a T500 Suzuki titan engine from the beginning of the seventies

[@PeterLalovsky]

Soon you will be dealing with a crankshaft. Central bearings separators. I hear the balls hitting each other.

[@McElroysMotors]

Interestingly, I just had a new engine put in...

[@f.p.1308]

Your Trabant has a Hungarian license plate number? You should find one from the former GDR (German Democratic Republic).

[@McElroysMotors]

I would if it was sold new in East Germany. It was sold new in Budapest.

[@f.p.1308]

@@McElroysMotors People associate the Trabant 601 with German reunification. The vehicle was also produced in Germany. So why would you drive around in the USA with a Hungarian license plate?

[@NZotyoka81]

@@f.p.1308It was made for the socialist countries market only so it’s totally legit.

[@McElroysMotors]

@@f.p.1308 The car was sold new in Budapest. I do it to show my respect to the guy who I bought it off of in 2018. He waited 6 years for his.

[@HansGurke44]

​@@McElroysMotorsThat's the right thing to do, why would you fake the history by putting a license plate on it which it never had?

[@seth_stewart]

Fuel to oil ratio?

[@McElroysMotors]

Supposed to take 50:1 but I have been using 32:1 due to it's brand new engine.

[@barnfinder8412]

die rote Lampe im Tachometer sollte eigentlich nicht leuchten im Betrieb

[@MrSylverStone]

der läuft aber nicht gut

[@pierrethenardier4342]

Conduire une voiture-entretenir un cyclo moteur.....

[@Trabant601L]

You guys Are scared

[@McElroysMotors]

Me? Scared? Never! She was more scared than I'll ever be. 😏