The Simson motorcycles made East Germany mobile, and many still remain loyal to machines like the SR 2 or the S 50 today. In fact, the classics of the "Vogelserie" have long become legends in the West and are part of the rolling nostalgia alongside the Trabant. The story of the small two-stroke engines and their manufacturer is described here by Frank Rönicke: photos, brochures, and contemporary test reports create a coherent, loving homage to the unforgettable motorcycles, spiced with plenty of zeitgeist. The new electric scooter from GOVECS, based on the Schwalbe, the E-Schwalbe, is also not forgotten.