Trabant is a historic East German car manufacturer known for producing compact and affordable vehicles primarily between 1957 and 1991. The brand's most iconic model, the Trabant 601, is renowned for its simple design, small size, and distinctive duroplast body. Trabant cars were notable for their fuel efficiency and ease of maintenance during a time when automobile availability was limited in Eastern Europe. Despite their modest performance and dimensions, these cars are now highly regarded as cultural and automotive icons. Today, Trabant models remain popular among vintage car enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.