Melkus RS 1000
As you may know, the sports car market in communist countries was practically nonexistent. Apart from the Skoda 110 R, there was no other sports car available. However, in East Germany, automotive engineer Heinz Melkus designed a very capable and interesting sports coupe. They convinced the Wartburg factory to produce a limited number of cars (via Silodrome).
They used the Wartburg 353 as a basis, a Melkus-designed and fabricated independent front and rear suspension, roll-bars, and a close ratio five-speed gearbox. The 992 ccm engine had 68 hp, which was a lot from such a small displacement. The engine was behind the driver sending its power to the rear wheels, instead of the front like the standard Wartburg 353. It looked cool but with 68 hp, its performance was disappointing.