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We split company after this picture and Sally had a chance to hit Google. Turns out to have been made in East Germany and was a favorite of the East German secret police (Stasi). Nothing to be ashamed of if you didn't know of them. They have been pretty much gone since Reagan was President.
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Major differences from VW include that this is a front wheel drive versus the rear engine of the VW. Another big difference was a three cylinder 2 stroke DKW engine. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkas_(van_manufacturer) If you remember the Japanese motorcycles of the seventies, especially the giant killing Yamaha, Suzuki, or Kawasaki, you don't need to be told that 2 stroke means lightweight and tough.
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According to the wiki link above, in the later years these also were available with a VW four stroke engine or a British diesel. Can't you just see this slowly climbing a hill and fogging mosquitos with diesel smoke.
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