Most of the post-war Barkas history, a brand of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) is linked o this small model, the B1000. Available in van, pick-up, minibus and many other variants, it was produced practically without any update from 1961 to 1991. Here, the B1000 is accompanied by a small Schwalbe motorcycle, produced from 1964 to 1986 by the East German brand Simson.

Much of the history of post-war Barkas, a brand from the German Democratic Republic (GDR), consists in the production of this small vehicle, the B1000. Available in van, pick-up, minibus and many other variants, it was produced almost without any changes from 1961 to 1991. This 1973 model year is a motorhome (wohnmobil). The brand “Caravan” built the living space and the amenities.

Much of the history of post-war Barkas, a brand from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) consists in the production of this small vehicle, the B1000. Available in van, pick-up, minibus and many other variants, it was produced almost without any changes from 1961 to 1991.