10 Apr, 03:00··

DDR Cars: Thousands of Wartburgs Still on Roads

ZEIT Online

Thirty-five years after the fall of East Germany, thousands of Wartburg cars are still being driven. These iconic vehicles, produced in the former German Democratic Republic, are a reminder of the country's past. The continued use of these cars highlights the challenges of transitioning from a planned economy and the enduring legacy of the DDR.

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