Wartburg — mug

Wartburg Ceramic Mug

Mug capacity: 330 ml

Wartburg 353

The name Wartburg comes from the castle located near Eisenach – the town where these cars were produced between 1955 and 1991. It was extremely popular on the then impoverished Polish car market.

The first Wartburg 353 was presented by VEB Automobilwerk Eisenach in 1966 as the successor to model 313. Initially called "Der neue 1000" by the East German manufacturer, it appeared in many body versions: sedan, station wagon, pick-up, convertible, coupe, and sport. The Wartburg's body, unlike popular car models at the time, was built on a frame and had characteristic gaps.

Under the hood was a two-stroke engine driving the front wheels. This three-cylinder unit with a capacity of 992 cm3 developed up to 50 HP and provided "unforgettable" acoustic driving experiences. Due to this fact and the lack of sound insulation in the body, the Wartburg earned the nickname "warczyburg" (growlingburg).

The end of the brand came just after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The last Wartburg was assembled in 1991. However, the models that have survived to this day still evoke a lot of positive emotions.

The drawing was created by Mariusz Felek Foltak.