Barkas

DD · founded 1958 · 3 models

Barkas (VEB Barkas-Werke) was an East German manufacturer of small delivery vans and minibuses named the B 1000. In addition to delivery vans, Barkas also made engines for Trabant cars. The van was built in a new factory in Chemnitz (then known as Karl-Marx-Stadt) on a site which was formerly home to the Framo car plant, the old Framo factory having been crated up and shipped to the Soviet Union as part of a larger war reparations package in the late 1940s. The business had subsequently been nationalized by the GDR government. B 1000 production started in 1961 and continued until 1991. Origina…

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Barkas is an automotive, founded in 1958 and headquartered in Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany. Our catalog currently lists 3 models from Barkas, including the Barkas B 1000-1, Barkas B1000, and IFA P2M.

About Barkas

Founded: 1958
Headquarters: Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany
Country: DD
Industry: Automotive
Catalog: 3 models

Models

Barkas B 1000-1

Barkas B1000 pickup

IFA P2M

Frequently asked questions

When was Barkas founded?

Barkas was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany.

Where is Barkas based?

Barkas is headquartered in Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany.

How many Barkas models are listed?

Our catalog lists 3 models from Barkas, each with specifications, price estimates, and owner reviews.