epatraktor

Etymology
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From the department store chain, which implied low quality.

Noun

 * 1) classification issued from 1940 to 1975 for a vehicle that has been reclassified as an agricultural machine, but is mainly used for personal transport

Usage notes

 * In 1975 a new classification standard was introduced, which also introduced the term.
 * According to some enthusiasts, only a vehicle classified before 1975 can be a "true" . But both and  are generally accepted synonyms.