Photo by Georg Sander
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12. Melkus RS 1000
Top speed: 130 MPH
The Melkus RS 1000 is a sports car that was popular in East Germany and features gull wing doors. The auto is powered by a mid-mounted Wartburg three-cylinder. The production variants of the vehicle used the 992 cc version of the engine; however, there were a number converted for racing that were upgraded to the 1200 cc version with a top speed of 130 MPH. This version of the auto also came with a sports carburetor that resulted in an improved horsepower rating from 90 to 118 HP for the vehicle. There were a total of 101 of the autos produced in Dresden, Germany between 1969 and 1979.
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