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Wartburg 313 Sport by Atlas

Fred Eliseeff · 2025-09-14T19:41:11Z

I was absent on the forum for some time but now I'm with you and glad to add new topic in our favourite 1/43 scale. In previous posts I promised to expand a topic about DDR cars. And now I have new arrivsl to collection- 1957 Wartburg 313 Sport by Atlas. This stylish roadster was introduced in 1957 in Leipzig. The car was equipped with 50 h.p. 3 cylinder 1 litre engine completed with 3 carburators. Maximum speed- 140 km/h. Of course these results weren't very high even in that time but weren't bad for the car which had 2 tact engine.All cars were painted into 2 colors- red or white. In the Eastern block Wartburg 313 Sport and Skoda Felicia were unique representators of sport cars during 50- 60s. The main purpose of Wartburg 313 was export. From 1957 till 1960 only 469 units were produced. 8 cars were exported to USA, others to European countries.Without any doubt it has magnificent design and looks very stylish.1/43 copy of Wartburg 313 Sport was made by Atlas partwork in the series of DDR cars.This is nice and neat replica painted in red color and envisaged with whitewalls. Podium has imitation of the wood and nice badge with a name of the model. Details are rather accurate.Conclusion- nice and neat replica by a reasonable price.

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15/09/2025 2:34 pm

@fred-eliseeff

The topic of DDR cars sounds GREAT Fred. Please feel free to lead the way sir! Cool

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John Quilter

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16/09/2025 3:43 pm

Reminds me a bit of a Borgward Isabella. Is it related?

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Fred Eliseeff

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Topic starter 17/09/2025 6:28 am

@john-quilter No, they are different cars.

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Harv Goranson

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28/09/2025 8:05 pm

Ixo, under the brand IST, released a lot of old East Bloc cars. Here is my 313in snazzy two-tone colors. Don't know if Atlas came before or after, but definitely Ixo sourced.