Wartburg 353 84 Tourist Green

Wartburg 353 84 Tourist Green

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

Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• High Quality Plastic

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The Wartburg 353/84 is a classic East German family car produced by VEB Automobilwerk Eisenach between 1966 and 1988. Part of the Wartburg 353 series, the 353/84 was an updated version featuring subtle mechanical and cosmetic improvements, maintaining the model’s reputation for reliability, practicality, and simplicity.

Powered by a 1.0-litre, two-stroke, three-cylinder engine producing around 50 bhp, the Wartburg 353/84 offered modest performance suitable for everyday urban and rural driving. Its rear-wheel-drive layout, spacious interior, and durable construction made it a popular choice for families, taxi services, and government fleets across the Eastern Bloc. The model retained the distinctive, angular styling of the 353 series while benefiting from incremental updates to suspension, interior fittings, and exterior trim.

For model collectors, the Wartburg 353/84 represents an important piece of Eastern European automotive history. Its classic design, cultural significance, and nostalgic appeal make it an ideal subject for die-cast and scale models. Collectors value the 353/84 for its historical relevance, distinctive styling, and role as a symbol of East German motoring, making it a standout addition to any collection of 20th-century European cars.