This is the ultimate transport style – Soviet style.
The Trabant was an essential road in East Germany. It produced more than 2.8 million vehicles over its 28-year production. Although it was basic transport, the Trabant was the only automobile that East Germans could choose from. Vilner Garage has given this small machine a modern makeover, and it is quite an eye-catching creation.
The customiser starts with the last Trabants from Zwickau, Germany. This one is a 1.1-liter four cylinder engine that replaces the common 500cc air-cooled, two-cylinder, two-stroke engine. It comes from a first-gen Volkswagen Polo. It is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission.
Vilner Garage keeps the Trabant’s traditional look, but adds LED headlights to give it a modern edge. The new owner loves the 21 logos and the strange textile effect on the roof and wheel centers.
The company places even greater emphasis on interior design. It now has a combination of plaid fabric and double-lined, leather upholstery. This makes it extremely soft. The hides are an Ivory color which matches the eggshell tone in the textile pattern. The dashboard is finished in Charcoal Black leather with contrast white stitching. The original austere piece is replaced by a Momo sporty steering wheel. The headliner has the same plaid pattern as the seats.