This German clunker was made from cotton? #trabant601 #ddr

DW REV - Cars & Mobility May 26, 2025
Video Thumbnail
DW REV - Cars & Mobility Logo

DW REV - Cars & Mobility

@dwrev

About

REV - is the emotional channel for global automotive, mobility and transport phenomena. The world of cars & mobility is in flux. REV casts a critical eye on new cars and examines climate-friendly solutions, looks into unusual new ideas and visions of the future. Tradition and modernity. Exciting stories about the best of the old and new world of cars & mobility. New thinking and technology are revolutionizing our cars, our cities, our way of life. REV doesn’t just want to know how fast we get from A to B, but how we get there as well. Take a spin through new possibilities with REV. If you have any story ideas or leads, please contact us at [email protected] This is a Deutsche Welle YouTube channel. Deutsche Welle is Germany's international broadcaster: TV, Radio and Internet programming for you in 30 languages - wherever you are in the world. Channel Manager: Tina Blackwell / Joseph Wright Supervising Editor: Vaishali Dinakaran / Frank Lukeit Head of REV: Niels Eixler

Video Description

Most people think the East German-built Trabant had a plastic body. The Germans themselves gave it the name “Zwickauer Rennpappe”, which translates to “Zwickau’s racing cardboard”. But the Trabant was made neither of plastic, nor of cardboard. It was actually made of cotton!

Revive Your Trabant Today

AI-recommended products based on this video

Loading...
CERAKOTE® Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit – Guaranteed To Last As Long As You Own Your Vehicle – Brings Headlights Back to Like New Condition - No Power Tools Required - 10 Wipe Kit
Best Seller

CERAKOTE® Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit – Guaranteed To Last As Long As You Own Your Vehicle – Brings Headlights Back to Like New Condition - No Power Tools Required - 10 Wipe Kit

(58,346)
$17.95
FREE delivery Sun, Sep 21 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
30K+ bought in past month
Loading...
HAPPY NUTS Comfort Cream Deodorant For Men: Anti-Chafing Sweat Defense, Odor Control, Aluminum-Free Mens Deodorant & Hygiene Products for Men's Private Parts 3.4 Fl Oz (1 Pack), Original

HAPPY NUTS Comfort Cream Deodorant For Men: Anti-Chafing Sweat Defense, Odor Control, Aluminum-Free Mens Deodorant & Hygiene Products for Men's Private Parts 3.4 Fl Oz (1 Pack), Original

(23,749)
$14.99$13.99
FREE delivery Tue, Dec 30 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
100K+ bought in past month
Loading...
ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool, Read and Clear Error Codes for 1996 or Newer OBD2 Protocol Vehicle (Black) Global Recycled Standard
Best Seller

ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool, Read and Clear Error Codes for 1996 or Newer OBD2 Protocol Vehicle (Black) Global Recycled Standard

(57,635)
$23.99
FREE delivery Sun, Sep 21 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
20K+ bought in past month
Loading...
GeekShare Vintage Carry Case Compatible with Switch/Switch OLED - Portable Hardshell Travel Carrying Case fit Switch Console with Acrylic Strap

GeekShare Vintage Carry Case Compatible with Switch/Switch OLED - Portable Hardshell Travel Carrying Case fit Switch Console with Acrylic Strap

(214)
$26.99
FREE delivery Mon, Jun 16 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
50+ bought in past month
Loading...
ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool, Read and Clear Error Codes for 1996 or Newer OBD2 Protocol Vehicle (Black) Global Recycled Standard
Best Seller

ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool, Read and Clear Error Codes for 1996 or Newer OBD2 Protocol Vehicle (Black) Global Recycled Standard

(57,635)
$23.99
FREE delivery Sun, Sep 21 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
20K+ bought in past month