Trabant 601

Trabant 601Model 601 was offered from 1969 year. One of the most important modernizations was the voltage change of the electrical system from 6- at 12 volts (1984). W 1990 of the year, the Trabant got a 4-stroke engine.
Class: cult car. Lovers are not put off by a smoking two-stroke engine without an oil mixer … read on

Inexpensive source of spare parts

Scrap yards for professional sorting, the storage and sale of spare parts are the best source for the owner of an old vehicle.
They offer elements that are difficult to obtain or very expensive at a reasonable price. As long as they are not safety related parts, … read on

Skoda 105/120

Skoda 105Skoda series 105/120 was established in 1976 years and lasted until 1990. From 1984 of the year, a version with an engine was offered 1.3. At the end of production (1984-90) a coupe body was also produced (Skoda Rapid).
Mimo wad, m.in. underloading the front part of the car and high noise, rear wheel drive … read on

A car in an empty pocket

When deciding on a car for a few thousand zlotys or even cheaper, you have to take this into account, that it cannot be resold after several months of use, which may end sooner.
Contrary to appearances, not much can be bought for two thousand zlotys, mimo … read on

ZAZ Tavria

ZAZ Tavria’87: start of production of Tavria (successor to the rear-wheel 968M model); ’95: assembly begins in Łódź (company Damis), application (from VII) catalyst; ’99: withdrawal from sale in Poland.

► Technical data
Chassis: hatchb.: 3-door,. dim. 3708/1554/1410 mm, great. trunk 250 l; also as a van.
Motors: petrol, 4-cylinder, carburetor, … read on

Honda Civic VI

Honda Civic VIMulti-site research, including the reputable German company ADAC, and user reviews indicate, that this Honda model is characterized by high-quality workmanship, relatively low failure rate and high operational reliability. It is available as three- and a five-door kombilimousine, four-door limousine and station wagon known as Aerodeck. … read on

Volvo 850

Volvo 850VI ’91: debut of the four-door sedan "850"; II ’93: start of estate production; VIII ’93: variant of the T5; ’95: "R" version and direct injection turbo diesel; ’96: the advent of a heir (would be S70/V70).

► Technical data
Chassis: sedan: 4-door. dim. 4660/1761/1420 mm, great. trunk 445 l; combi: length. 4709 … read on

Volvo 740/760

Volvo 740II '82: model debut 760; '84: less luxurious version 740; '85: combi; ’87: face lifting of the front part of the body 760, modification of the rear axle; '90: model change -successor 940/960.

► Technical data
Chassis: sedan: dim. 4785/1761/ 1410 mm, great. trunk 500 l; combi: great. trunk 990/2125 l; … read on