Location: Sunfield, Michigan, USA
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My VIN: 1798
T-bones didn't happen in the DDR, thus it wasn't a concernOriginally Posted by Jonathan
The worst part is that being mounted where they are means that a fuel pump in necessary. Should have went with a gravity fed system like Trabant used
For comparison purposes, the engine of the Wartburg 353 had 7 moving parts, where as the engine of the Trabant P601 had only 3 moving parts.
Location: Sunfield, Michigan, USA
Posts: 2,444
My VIN: 1798
I only became aware of the Melkus when I saw it featured in the music video to ATC's Around The World (La, La, La, La) back in undergrad - fond memories
Location: Duncanville, Alabama USA
Posts: 825
My VIN: 6599
I can't imagine trying to get out of that car with doors that low. (I assume that's as far as they open)?
George
George.
1974 BMW RS90 motorcycle
1981 DeLorean. Cruise Control, Wings-A-Loft, Eibach springs, Spax shocks, Stage1 exhaust, Manual, Grey and Grooved, LED clock and fixed pulls.
1993 del Sol S (With a Few, Upgrades)
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Limited
Location: Duncanville, Alabama USA
Posts: 825
My VIN: 6599
According to Wikipedia, there were 101 made between 1969-1979.
George
George.
1974 BMW RS90 motorcycle
1981 DeLorean. Cruise Control, Wings-A-Loft, Eibach springs, Spax shocks, Stage1 exhaust, Manual, Grey and Grooved, LED clock and fixed pulls.
1993 del Sol S (With a Few, Upgrades)
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Limited
Location: Near Toronto, ON
Posts: 1,211
My VIN: Previous Owner of 5875
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Interesting car. I must admit that I've never heard of it.
Previous Owner of 5875 - 1981/Grey/5-Speed/Grooved Hood
Location: Sunfield, Michigan, USA
Posts: 2,444
My VIN: 1798
The sound of a proper super car
Location: Sunfield, Michigan, USA
Posts: 2,444
My VIN: 1798
And this is what happens when a Melkus club invades your car show:
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 1,380
My VIN: 01955
Looks as low or even lower than a GT40.
Kinda of looks a little like a Lotus Elan/Europa.
Location: Mainz, Germany
Posts: 79
My VIN: 2678
Yes. That is as far as they open.
--Peter
Always a filled fuel tank.
Location: Stevens Point,WI
Posts: 2,471
My VIN: 6125
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