I have--for two whole summers in Bulgaria. I loved my little Trabbie, and I wish I'd bought one of my own while I was there. They're an environmental nightmare, but tough as nails--perfect for the narrow potholed streets of Sofia.
Still see them around....i am working on funding ethanol factories here. When we get going, one of our plans for PR is ti convert a Trabant and a Wartburg to run on ethanol!
AWESOME! Maybe it isn't too late to buy one after all. I'd feel a lot better driving one without the constant trail of black smoke trailing behind.
All the time I was in Hungary, I never actually rode in a Trabant. Wartburg, yes, but a Trabi, no. However, I did see a few Trabis roll over either in accidents or when taking a corner just a wee bit too fast. Sounds like a great idea to convert them. But will they still have that awesome two-stroke purr?
From what I understand they still will have that "purr" In any case, it will be nothing more than a pr stunt....we are much more interested in having flexi fuel cars brought in I'll probably start in the next day or two a thread dedicated to biofuels. Will be very curious to hear the opinions of motorheads concerning developments in this industry