Wartburg 353 85 Tourist Citrus Yellow

Wartburg 353 85 Tourist Citrus Yellow

1:87 Scale model produced in finely detailed High Quality Plastic. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype.

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• 1:87 Scale Model
• High Quality Plastic

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The Wartburg 353 85 Tourist is a notable variant of the Wartburg 353 series, produced by VEB Automobilwerk Eisenach from the late 1970s through to 1988. Designed as a practical and versatile estate car, the 353 85 Tourist combined the familiar durability and simplicity of the standard 353 Limousine with additional cargo space, making it ideal for families, small businesses, and long-distance touring. Its 1.3-litre, three-cylinder, two-stroke engine produced 85 bhp, offering reliable performance for the modest demands of East German roads.

The 353 85 Tourist featured a spacious interior, folding rear seats, and a functional roof rack, emphasising utility without sacrificing the car’s robustness. Like other Wartburg models, it utilised lightweight construction and front-wheel drive, making it economical and easy to maintain. Its boxy styling, practical design, and characteristic Eastern Bloc engineering have made it an instantly recognisable symbol of GDR motoring.

For model collectors, the Wartburg 353 85 Tourist represents a unique piece of Cold War-era automotive history. Its distinctive estate design, rarity, and cultural significance make it an appealing subject for die-cast and scale models. Collectors value the 353 85 Tourist for its combination of practicality and historical importance, making it a standout addition to collections focused on European classics or Eastern Bloc vehicles.