In East Germany light truck Barkas.came to change the post-war Framo V901which by the mid-50s is noticeably outdated. Unlike the predecessor, the new truck had wagon layout, all-metal body, drive on the front wheels and an independent torsion suspension. Under the innovative design was and exterior appearance cars. Many agree that Barkas.- Perhaps the most attractive sample of automotive design in the GDR.

Based on basic van Barkas B1000K. Minibus was performed Barkas B1000KB., cargo-passenger van, side truck, walking distance, ambulance And many special versions, like municipal auto expensive, small fire truck, service car For ring rolling rates and other modifications.

Popular in GDR Barcasand Trabant.

Someone calls Trabantthe shame of the German automotive industry, someone has his appearance "Ostimagia". Barcasthe same, mainly assesses positively for its innovative design and attractive, according to the standards of the 50s and 1960s, design.

German Barkas.and Sovetsky Sprīdītis.

Cars- "Odnoklassniki" and, practically, peers.

Among other things, Barcasfurther differed presence autonomous heater Salon. His ventilation "gills" is visible on the left side of the driver's door.

1986 Barkas B1000 - Barcas

Barkas. (Veb Barkas-Werke) - automaker in the GDR, in the period from 1961 to 1991, produced B1000 models and distribution vans, as well as light trucks and special vehicles based on them.

Production was created on the basis of the FRAMO Automobile Government nationalized by the Government of FRAMO in Karl Marx Stadé (now Chemnitz).

The assembly production of the enterprise was distinguished by low automation and a high proportion of manual labor. At the same time, the only manufactured model has not been seriously modernized, and by the beginning of the 1990s. He strongly outdated. After the combination of Germany, Barkas products turned out to be uncomfortable, and on April 10, 1991, the conveyor of the auto plant was stopped.

In 1993, the enterprise equipment was dismantled and packaged to send to Russia to organize the production of minibuses at the Kirovsky factory under St. Petersburg, however, due to the lack of a free-convertible currency, the Russian side did not take place, and the whole cargo prepared for shipment was put in scrap metal.

Currently, at the place of the previous plant in Chemnitz, the assembly production of Volkswagen engines is located.

Barkas B1000.

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In the early 1950s The leadership of East Germany was tasked to create multipurpose freight car A lifting capacity of 1 ton, capable of moving at a speed of 100 km / h. In 1956, a van prototype called L1 was built, a year later, a prototype of a minibus, which for several years on trials passed more than 1 million km. Constructive features The promising model was: the wagon layout, carrying the all-metal body, an independent suspension, drive to the front wheels.

The first serial car party was released on June 14, 1961. Initially installed twisted three-cylinder engine with air cooled From Wartburg-311 with a capacity of 28 hp Up to 42 hp was forced, in 1972 - up to 45 hp, an additional cooling system was introduced into the design.

On May 15, 1969, Barkas B1000 was collected from force aggregate Moskvich-412. However, the Soviet side refused to deliver this engineSince it accounted for more profitable exports. Attempts to install a diesel engine and bringing lifting capacity to 1.3 tons.

In the future two decades, the design of the car underwent changes in the steering, the clutch mechanism and lighting, in 1987, a sliding side door was installed in the van.

In 1989, four-strokes went to the series diesel engines Volkswagen, model received index B1000-1.

A total of 175740 cars Barkas B1000 and 1961 minibuses of the B1000 / 1S model were released.

The history of the creation of Barkas B1000

"Rafik" from the GDR, or the history of the creation of Barkas B1000

What do we know about automotive Germany times of socialism? Most motorists will recall the Trabant and Wartburg known on the whole world, which were indeed a symbol of the GDR. But it would be wrong to forget another car. Or rather, the Barkas minibus, for many years I have become a particular German "raffik."

If you drop very deeply, it turns out that the appearance of Barkas is obliged to Danchanin Jorgen Spa Rasmunsen, who, having received engineering education, at the end of the 19th century settled in Germany. Having discovered in the town of Chemnitz a small enterprise specializing in the production of reinforcement, Rasmunsen very soon achieved his first success, after which production was transferred to the city of Chopau. Gradually, other products from metal came to replace the ineptive fittings, and after World War I, the factory began to produce ferrybale in chophau.

Over time, the latter got normal name DKW, and the end of the 20s, the company Rasmunsen mastered the production of mopeds, motorcycles and gasoline engines to them. By this time, the talented Dane became so authoritative in the automotive industry, which without much difficulty, together with other industrialists, created another production. A new factory specializing in the release of components for DKW equipment, after several renaming has become known as Framo.

By the 30s, DKW became one of the largest German producers of lightweight equipment. At first, at the FRAMO plant on the basis of DKW motorcycles, they began to produce small three-wheeled vans, and after a couple of years, the production of four-wheeled techniques was mastered. In total, in Frankenberg, where Framo was located, about 5 thousand units of the most diverse technology were produced annually. Surely production would have developed rapidly and further, but the Second World War made its own adjustments.

Like most other German enterprises, the FRAMO plant was repurchased by the needs of the military industry, and after the defeat of Germany most of equipment and was transported at all to Soviet Union. From the once known Framo, a small auto repair shop remained for the entire Western Europe. On this history could have ended, but the company saved nationalization. In 1949, it was included in the largest industrial association IndustrieverBandFahrzeugbau, after which the plant received a new name - Werk Framo Hainichen.

Having received "good" from the countries of the Council of Economic Mutual Assistance, which included Eastern Germany, the production of several models began at WFH: a pre-war FRAMO V501I truck more modern FRAMO V901. Once again, the plant has changed its name only in 1958. This time, on behalf of Framo, it was decided to refuse at all, and in return "People's Enterprise" was called Barkas Verke Hainichen. I went to the story and the Saxon city of Chemnitz, from which it all began. The newly new Karl-Marx Start became the birthplace of the newly connected "Barcas".

Like the Soviet Union, young East Germany acutely needed a lot of shipping vans and small trucks. No wonder that the country's leadership very soon asked designers from Karl Marx Stadt to quit all the forces on the development of a new generation car. Given the huge pre-war engineering potential and the accumulated experience of German specialists, the result did not make himself wait. It was assumed that the new generation van would have a wagon layout, front-wheel drive, carrying the body and an independent torsion suspension. At the time, the design is very innovative. Only with the title of the future car decided not to bother. The van received the same name as the enterprise - Barkas.

Specifications Barkas B1000

Trying to reduce costs, at the stage of designing Barkas was largely unified with Wartburg-311. He, for example, was borrowed a three-cylinder engine. With a volume of 966 "cubes", its capacity was 37 horsepower, which for a light ving is more or less enough. In 1956, the world saw the first experienced samples, and a year later, minibuses with a different layout and appointment were joined to the version with a all-metal body. Like I. soviet Rafa., German Barcasi had to become both an ambulance, and a fire fighter, and just a delivered van.

By 1961, several tens of prototypes overcame more than a million test kilometers. After eliminating the identified deficiencies, Barkas was launched into mass production. It is noteworthy that the version of the B1000 (the figure shows the carrying capacity of the van) was manufactured in Karl Marx Stadé, after which the car's seized was produced in Hainhenoene. From the 37th power engine, which was installed on prototypes, refused almost immediately after the start of production. Not to say that the new AWE-312 power unit 42 horsepower Noticeably improved the dynamic possibilities of the car, but this in any case was a step forward.

Modest Barkas loved not only to ordinary motorists, but also professionals. The latter did not fail to note that the wagon weighing 1200 kilograms could take even the same as much. And thanks to absence cardanian Vala And the all-metal body in the van could be placed up to six "cubes" of the cargo. By the mid-60s, an eight-month minibus and an onboard truck were added to the existing versions. In parallel, engineers improved the design of the car itself. Drivers who driving Barkas often had to spend days to spend the days. So, for example, a opened hatch has been provided for cooling the roof salon. IN winter time, on the contrary, saved the heater installed on the passenger versions of Barkas.

In 1972, Barkas received new engine from Wartburg-353. And in the same year, all vehicles of the car were significantly finalized, which made it possible to come into line with international requirements regarding exhaust and security standards. Barkas got an improved steering, safety belts, cable drive clutch new system Nutrition. But appearance

Barkas was changed only in 1983. Although, given that she initially turned out to be "out of time" and caused exceptionally positive emotions, everything was brought to the installation of other bumpers and "fog".

In 1988, another small modernization occurred: a side opening door gave way to sliding. By this time, the enterprise in Hainenen has already produced more than 150 barcases.

Survived in the poor socialist countries, minibuses and vans could well be made another dozen years old, but the story decided otherwise. After Socialist Germany got the opportunity to use the technique of origin from the capitalist Germany, the Barkas fate was predetermined. From 1962 the car even with a modern "Volkswagenovsky" 1,3-liter engine could not compete on equal to equal with much more perfect commercial equipment From the same Volkswagen. Like a trabant and Wartburg, Barkas was eaten by "shark capitalism."

Surprisingly, Barkas almost got a second life in Russia. The idea was to cheap to buy equipment for the production of a car, after which to localize its assembly. Pedantical Germans agreed to the transaction and even almost sent equipment, but at the last moment the Russian side went to the opponent. After a year, not the necessary machines and stamps were decided to utilize. In the glorious history of Barkas, a bold point was delivered.

Modifications Barkas B1000

Barkas B1000 1.0 MT

Classmates barkas b1000 for the price

Unfortunately, this model has no classmates ...

Reviews of Barkas B1000 owners

Barkas B1000, 1984

Unique car of the era of socialism. Specially created machine to raise the national economy of the GDR. Front-wheel drive3-cylinder 2 clock engine Power 45 hp Torsion suspension, gearbox with overtaking clutch, type semi-automatic, reset gas - the car rolls on neutral transmission, you give gas - Barkas B1000 smoothly picks up. Load capacity of 900 kg. Economymer electronic, fuel level and temperature LED, coil for each candle. At the time, advanced technologies. At the time when our Zhiguli cost 15 thousand brands in GDRs and there were turns on it, Barkas B1000 cost 150 thousand brands and could only be sold in private hands with the personal permission of Eric Honecker. The car was intended only for use in organizations and was produced on more than 13 different chassis. Now this exhibit is carefully operated for exit walks and parties in nature. I sold the car, Barkas B1000 went to Tyumen, but there was a warm attitude towards this brand, in our city there are many more ride and maybe I will still have barcas in the ranks of my rarities.

Dignity : It's just a unique car in its kind.

disadvantages : You can close your eyes.

Alexey, Kostroma

Barkas B1000, 1986

Barkas B1000 got me from grandfather. It was already in very good condition, but I had to, of course, a little in it in it: the pump repair was regulated by the ignition led to the operating condition of the engine. This car is 1986 release, production of GDR. Engine volume 0.992 l 46 HP, 2-stroke 3-cylinder engine, gasoline is stirred with 1/50 oil. Front-actuator, there is a locking wheel lock, a mechanical 4-speed box that allows you to move into the Nakata without turning off the transmission. Independent torsion suspension, in Barkas B1000 7 passenger seats, there is a ventilation hatch and the car is equipped with an independent salon heater running on gasoline (there is a separate tank for 5 liters - heats so that they will not freeze in winter). Provided electrically heating rear glass. All parts of this car other than tires and batteries are original. Even a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher and jack factory. On the road Barkas B1000 behaves quite steadily, due to mass and torsion suspension, small pits and gravel road for him are not tangible. Speed \u200b\u200bhe dials slowly, but after 60 km / h rather anger, optimal speed 80. The car is in a decent state. At the moment, Barcas is an indispensable assistant in the economy and active rest. Our plans are to save Barkas B1000 in the original form.

Dignity : great car His era.

disadvantages : Requires attention. Age.

Dmitry, Smolensk

Barkas B1000, 1970

So, we have Barkas B1000 1970 with a killed native engine and a good body. Comfortable minibus with a reliable power unit, good brakes, quite spacious. I will restore, since the state of this unit leaves much to be desired. The choice was made in favor of the engine of 1.8 l and PPC from VW Passat B2. This unit is quite common in our territories, is distinguished by unsurpassed reliability, simplicity, low price and accessibility of spare parts. Yes, and it's a pleasure to work with him - disassembled and assembled as Kalashnikov machine. And in dimensions and weight, it is not much more native 2-t and, even more than 4-tons.

Dignity : Car for connoisseurs.

disadvantages : Requires attention.

50 years ago, on June 14, 1961 in the city of Karl-Marx Stadt from the conveyor, the pilot series of the deliver car Barkas B1000 was descended.

Actually, in German, and in Russian, the name of the car means the same thing - Barcas. In the Dalya "Barcas" dictionary, this is "the largest rowing vessel, black-worker, to explore the anchor and transportation of people and weights ..." The Word is French origin, Barcasse. Why exactly decided to call new car Designers located in the city of Karl-Marx Study of the Design Bureau VEB Zentrale Entwicklung Und Konstruktion Für Den Kraftfahrzeugbau (VEB Zek) is understandable. According to the inclied party, the discharger was supposed to create a multi-purpose cargo car with a carrying capacity of 1 ton, capable of developing the speed of 100 km / h. Such cars in Germany were called Schnell-Laster, that is, a fast truck. Work on its design began in 1950, but in young democratic Germany in those years everything changed so quickly that five years later Veb Zek completely revised the concept of the machine. In particular, the hard limits on the metal obtained from the USSR were forced to more carefully approach the mass-dimensional parameters of the machine. In addition to the fact that it was supposed to be a front-wheel truck, now he was decided to equip the bearing body.

Wagon layout, carrying all-metal body, independent torsion suspension, drive to the front wheels - the prototype of the van, conventionally called L1, was ready in 1956. The next year, the prototypes of the cargo and passenger model and the minibus were added to it.

Release the car was to be a popular enterprise VEB KRAFTFAHRZEUGWERK FRAMO HAINICHEN in the city of Haikhenoin. It was a former FRAMO plant, founded by Yorga Spa with Rasmussen (he also created a well-known production of motorcycles and DKW cars) for German soldiers during World War II, a standard Framo nurse was a symbol of getting rid of front horror. Naturally, the GDR authorities of such associations did not want, and therefore in 1957 the plant was renamed. And in 1958, the VEB Barkas-Werke Karl-Marx-Stadt plant was created on the basis of a bush of enterprises. The former FRAMO plant in Hainhene and the Motor and Assembly Plants in Karl-Marx Study, as well as the factory, were included in it. fuel equipment in WolfPfetz.

In 1958, the car, still the designation L1, acquires the final outlines, and it is sent to certification tests. In the period from 1956 to 1961, prototypes manage to run over a million kilometers.

The first car that came down from the conveyor had a chassis number 40009. The total series consisted of 39 cars, including the ambulance car, two cargo-passenger and two 11-seater minibuses.

The Germans demonstrated that despite the dismantling of equipment in 1945, for the flight of many specialists to the West, despite all the limits and prohibitions imposed by the USSR, are able to create decent cars. Let Barkas B1000 be equipped with an outdated power unit worked at the limit of its capabilities - according to such parameters as capacity, specific load capacity, design, ergonomics Comparison It with Soviet Raf Latvia or UAZ-451 was not in favor of the latter. Barkas highlighted significantly and against the background of European counterparts. This could be convinced in 1962 visitors to the Leipzig Fair, where the official international debut of new items took place. Alas, the socialist system has prepared a long life with such projects and, whatever the advantages, they gradually dried up.

Repeated attempts to improve the design were limited only to changes without which the car could not be sold in foreign markets. The car has acquired two-circuit brakes with a diagonal drive, an enlarged lighting size. 900-cubic three-cylinder two-stroke motor AWE-311 from the passenger model Wartburg-311 in 1962 was crushed to 991 "Cube" (AWE-312), and instead of the miserable 28 began to issue no less humiliating 42 hp In 1969, it was necessary to introduce an additional cooling system into the design so that the engine does not overheat. In 1972, Silenok was gained as much three. A repeatedly rising question about the replacement of the motor four-stroke was constantly postponed. On May 15, 1969, the factory was built by the Barkas B1100 prototype with the engine from Moskvich-412, based on cooperation within the framework of the Council of Economic Mutual Assistance (CEV). However, the USSR did not single out the motors - at that time the "412-y" was a running export product.

We had to be content with what was available. Barkas, however, has been in demand and outside the GDR. On February 22, 1980, a 100-thousand B-1000 came off the conveyor.

Attempts to end the late 1960s to install on Barkas diesel, disc brakes, create a modification with a carrying capacity of up to 1.3 tons. What was changed in the car? The ninth of August 1977 refused hydraulic drive clutch. On October 31, 1979, the worm steering mechanism was replaced by a more modern type of "screw nut with rolling balls". In 1985, a diaphragm clutch was installed on Barkas. Maximum changes, comprehended by the car, was a sliding side door in June 1987.

In 1989, when the combination of two Germany cut, the four-stroke engine began to install on Barkas, licensed VOLKSWAGEN - the car received the designation B1000-1. This innovation played, rather, a psychological role: "OSKI", as the Eastern Germans called the inhabitants of the Federal Republic of Germany, they no longer looked in their eyes. Nevertheless, the fate of Barkas and the plant in Heynechen was predetermined. The assembly was carried out by primitive methods, "on the knee", the car never appeared disk brakes. On April 10, 1991, the last barkas came off the conveyor. He was escaped with genuine sadness - a pretty machine managed to look like several generations of Germans over these many years. In total, the company released 175740 Barkas B1000 cars. The plant equipment was dismantled, his traces were lost not that in St. Petersburg, not that in Kazan.