Wartburg 311, 313 and 1000: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Wartburg - Vom 311 zum 353 (1956-1991)

With its four doors, initially diverse body options, and elegant features, the Wartburg was the flagship of the GDR auto industry in 1956. However, the planned economy and the persistent use of outdated two-stroke technology gradually left the dream car from Eisenach behind.

Pages of the book "Wartburg - Vom 311 zum 353 (1956-1991)"

In the 1960s, the charming sedans, convertibles, station wagons, and coupes increasingly gave way to a gray, sober practicality that better fit the socialist worldview. However, the two-stroke engine remained, as Frank Rönicke's richly illustrated monograph vividly demonstrates.

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Author:	Frank Rönicke
Details:	224 pages, 9.8 x 8.5 x 0.79 in (25 x 21.5 x 2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	400 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2024)
ISBN:	9783613046795

Wartburg 311 / 313 / 1000 (1956-1965) (Schrader Typen Chronik)

Cars from Eisenach were named "Wartburg" from 1955 onward. Founded in 1896 as "Fahrzeugfabrik Eisenach, " taken over by BMW in 1927, and nationalized after World War II as "Automobilwerk Eisenach" (AWE), the state-owned factory produced vehicles under difficult conditions, offering one of the few domestic alternatives to the famous Trabbis.

This volume in the popular STC series honors the first Wartburg models with clear text, contemporary illustrations, and compelling photographs. It covers the technical development, production, and features of the Eisenach cars, highlighting their robustness and practicality for everyday use.

Frank Rönicke, an expert in DDR automotive history, draws on his extensive knowledge to make this book a valuable resource for collectors and anyone interested in East Germany's automotive heritage.

Pages of the book "Wartburg 311 / 313 / 1000 (1956-1965)"

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Author:	Frank Rönicke
Details:	96 pages, 8.7 x 9 in (22 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	44 b&w and 119 color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2014)
Series:	Schrader Typen Chronik
ISBN:	9783613036307