Edition 1:43

If the VW T1 was the most successful small transporter of the 1950s and 1960s in West Germany, this position was held in the German Democratic Republic from 1961 by the Barkas B1000. Announced as a „Schnelltransporter“ (quick transporter), the Barkas B1000 was produced in the period 1961–1990 in the VEB Barkas-Werke in Karl-Marx-Stadt, now Chemnitz. As an open, flat-bed truck, it now appears to a scale of 1:43 as a „Schwalbe Customer Service“ vehicle with a Schwalbe KR51 as its dashing load.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

One of the most popular producers of tractors for smaller farming businesses was Gebrüder Eicher (Eicher Brothers). In 1948, they presented the first tractor in the world to be equipped with an air-cooled diesel engine, making it very much simpler to deal with in every-day use - the Eicher ED 16. The extremely fine detail of the Schuco model depicts the Eicher ED16 II, which started production in 1953. Improvements over the ED I include higher engine power and a 5-speed gearbox. Schuco presents the die-cast Eicher ED 16 with cuttor bar in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.

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As early as 1930, Fendt presented its first tractor model, the Fendt Dieselross F9. The name Dieselross related to the workhorses still widely used at the time in farming but bit-by-bit being displaced by dieselpowered tractors. The Fendt Dieselross F20G on which our Schuco model is based was Fendt‘s mid-range model from 1951. Over 6,300 were built up to 1957 and had an upright, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with a displacement of 1.5 litres, delivering 20 hp through an 8-speed gearbox to the rear axle. This permitted speeds from 0.8 to 20 km/h (0.5 - 12.5 mph). Schuco presents the die-cast Fendt F20G Dieselross with cuttor bar in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Once Daimler-Benz had re-established itself in the booming medium and heavy truck market that followed the War, Daimler considered becoming active in the fast-growing transporter segment. The result of their efforts was the Mercedes-Benz L319, presented in 1955 at the IAA. Up to 1967, about 120,000 L319s were produced in a wide variety of variants. These included promotion vehicles, the load surface of which could be used as a mobile display window. The Schuco L319 promotion truck „NSU Max“ , to a scale of 1:43, represents one of these vehicles.

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In the 1930s, the Mercedes-Benz Lo2750 was the medium-weight series in the Mercedes-Benz truck range. After Mercedes-Benz started, in 1934, to compete in grand-prix racing with its newly designed Silver Arrows, transport vehicles and workshop trucks were needed to make it relatively easy to reach the European race circuits like Monza, Donington Park, Monaco or the Nürburgring. Painted in the typical blue of the Mercedes-Benz Racing Department, the factory operated a whole fleet of lorries that toured from race to race. As well as flat-bed trucks transporting the Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows types W25, W125, W154 and W165, well hidden under their pale coloured tarpaulins, the Racing Department had two workshop trucks in which any repairs and technical work required at the track could be carried out. The various racing transporters of the Mercedes-Benz Racing Department have now become an abiding part of motor racing history and Schuco dedicates high-quality and painstakingly detailed models to a scale of1:43 to the two representatives of the 1930s.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

In the 1930s, the Mercedes-Benz Lo2750 was the medium-weight series in the Mercedes-Benz truck range. After Mercedes-Benz started, in 1934, to compete in grand-prix racing with its newly designed Silver Arrows, transport vehicles and workshop trucks were needed to make it relatively easy to reach the European race circuits like Monza, Donington Park, Monaco or the Nürburgring. Painted in the typical blue of the Mercedes-Benz Racing Department, the factory operated a whole fleet of lorries that toured from race to race. As well as flat-bed trucks transporting the Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows types W25, W125, W154 and W165, well hidden under their pale coloured tarpaulins, the Racing Department had two workshop trucks in which any repairs and technical work required at the track could be carried out. The various racing transporters of the Mercedes-Benz Racing Department have now become an abiding part of motor racing history and Schuco dedicates high-quality and painstakingly detailed models to a scale of1:43 to the two representatives of the 1930s.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Named after the highest mountain range of former Czechoslovakia, the High Tatra, cars have been produced in Koprivnice since 1920 under the „TATRA“ brand name. Ever one of the most technically creative producers of private cars and utility vehicles, TATRA was nationalised after the Second World War and concentrated more and more on building lorries. From 1961, production included the Tatra 138. This 10-tonne truck, with its characteristically rounded bonnet, had an 11,762 cc, air-cooled diesel engine with a power output of 180 hp. Typical of the so-called „Tatra Concept“ were also its tubular backbone frame and the all-wheel drive. Up to 1972, over 48,000 Tatra 138s were produced and exported to over 40 countries. Schuco presents the die-cast Tatra T138 in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

First produced in 1968, the Tatra 148 only really took over from its predecessor, the Tatra 138, in 1972, when its production was stopped. The only externally evident difference was the slightly squarer design of the Tatra 148‘s typical rounded bonnet. Technically, the new model was fitted with a more powerful, 210-hp engine and the load capacity could be increased from 12 tonnes for the Tatra 138 to 15 tonnes for the Tatra 148. Like its predecessor, the Tatra 148 was delivered almost exclusively as a three-axle truck with all-wheel drive. Until production was stopped in 1982, a total of 113,647 Tatra 148s in all versions were built, which clearly demonstrates the technical quality and success of this Tatra model. Schuco presents the die-cast Tatra T148 "Feuerwehr" crane vehicle in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Produced since 1948, there is no doubt that the Mercedes-Benz Unimog is one of the iconic vehicles of the 20th century. Since then, the „Universal-Motor-Gerät“, shortened to UNIMOG, has been produced in umpteen variants as a universal workhorse. The Schuco model of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog 401 represents a very early example of the Unimog range and has many authentic details.

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The VW Beetle, the all-rounder from Wolfsburg, modelled here in fine detail as a fire service command vehicle in metal to a scale of 1:43.

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Already, in the early stages of the German economic miracle, there was a sharp rise in the demand for flexible, multi-use transporters. This led Volkswagen, in 1950, to start production of the VW Type 2. This jack-of-all-trades won many fans in its camper van version and developed into an outstanding workhorse of the economic upswing of the 1950s. It now appears in an attractive fir-fighting version as part of the Schuco collection.

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A great set that brings colour into every model collection - the VW T1b flat-bed truck with double cab, car trailer and, as load, an Ovali Beetle in typical rally livery with the already legendary start number „53“. Both models have the typical red, white and blue racing stripes of American race teams and are dispatched in a high-quality, transparent display box.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

The Hanomag Robust 900 tractor was the largest and most powerful Hanomag tractor ever made and was produced from 1967 to 1970. The basic difference between the Robust 900 and the Brillant 701 was its larger and more powerful engine, which was capable of 85 bhp. Schuco presents this typical Sixties tractor as a high-quality metal miniature with functioning front loader in the popular 1:32 scale. The Schuco Edition 1:32 is highly impressive due to its very detailed and precise finish. The tractor has functioning steering and is without doubt a must-have in every tractor collection.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Once Daimler-Benz had re-established itself in the booming medium and heavy truck market that followed the War, Daimler considered becoming active in the fast-growing transporter segment. The result of their efforts was the Mercedes-Benz L319, presented in 1955 at the IAA. Up to 1967, about 120,000 L319s were produced in a wide variety of variants. These included promotion vehicles, the load surface of which could be used as a mobile display window. The Schuco L319 promotion truck "Schuco Micro Racer", to a scale of 1:43, represents one of these vehicles.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

The annual Schuco Christmas model to a scale of 1:43 has now been a fixed part of the Schuco Autumn-Winter introductions. This year, Santa has loaded his massive Mercedes-Benz Lo 2750 platform truck with a true-to-life replica of a Schuco Tricky Bear and many colourful presents. The model is limited to a run of 750 and is sure to find its place in many collectors' displays.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

In the early days of motor sport, racing cars were still transported under their own steam to races in Le Mans and Monza or to the Targa Florio or the Mille Miglia. However, the increasing professionalism of motor sport in the 1950s and the growing amount of equipment which was needed led the racing teams of the day to start using transport vehicles.

In the mid-60s, Porsche came up with the idea for two transport vehicles that were specially designed to meet the requirements of motor sport and able to transport the additionally required engines, gearboxes and chassis parts.

The technical basis for the new Porsche racing transporter was the Mercedes-Benz O317 underfloor-engine bus, produced between 1957 and 1972. Its self-supporting design meant it was ideal for the complex conversion by the Stuttgart-based company Robert Schenk.

The Porsche engineers presented their newly developed 3-litre, eightcylinder race car, the Porsche 908, in October 1967. The model was available as a short and long-tail version. The short-tail 908 had a movable rear flap and an additional spoiler at the front, the long-tail 908 was fitted with a longer tail section, larger tail fins and a movable traverse wing. The decision on which version to use was based on the properties and condition of the individual race tracks.

To mark ‘70 Years of Porsche’, Schuco presents the Mercedes-Benz O 317 racing transporter of the Porsche factory race team as an exclusive miniature in a 1:43 set that also includes metal models of a Porsche 908 short-tail and a Porsche 908 long-tail. The model of the racing transporter is very appealing due to a number of lovingly created details and is just as impressive as the original. Opening the rear door allows you to slide out the ramps to load the racing cars on to the racing transporter, just like the real thing. The truck is able to hold two racing cars. This jubilee edition is limited to just 700 models and comes in a wooden presentation box.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Named after the highest mountain range of former Czechoslovakia, the High Tatra, cars have been produced in Koprivnice since 1920 under the „TATRA“ brand name. Ever one of the most technically creative producers of private cars and utility vehicles, TATRA was nationalised after the Second World War and concentrated more and more on building lorries. From 1961, production included the Tatra 138. This 10-tonne truck, with its characteristically rounded bonnet, had an 11,762 cc, air-cooled diesel engine with a power output of 180 hp. Typical of the so-called „Tatra Concept“ were also its tubular backbone frame and the all-wheel drive. Up to 1972, over 48,000 Tatra 138s were produced and exported to over 40 countries. Schuco presents the die-cast Tatra T138 pick-up with tarpaulin in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

First produced in 1968, the Tatra 148 only really took over from its predecessor, the Tatra 138, in 1972, when its production was stopped. The only externally evident difference was the slightly squarer design of the Tatra 148‘s typical rounded bonnet. Technically, the new model was fitted with a more powerful, 210-hp engine and the load capacity could be increased from 12 tonnes for the Tatra 138 to 15 tonnes for the Tatra 148. Like its predecessor, the Tatra 148 was delivered almost exclusively as a three-axle truck with all-wheel drive. Until production was stopped in 1982, a total of 113,647 Tatra 148s in all versions were built, which clearly demonstrates the technical quality and success of this Tatra model. Schuco presents the die-cast Tatra T148 "Feuerwehr" in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Produced since 1948, there is no doubt that the Mercedes-Benz Unimog is one of the iconic vehicles of the 20th century. Since then, the „Universal-Motor-Gerät“, shortened to UNIMOG, has been produced in umpteen variants as a universal workhorse. The Schuco model of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog 401 represents a very early example of the Unimog range and has many authentic details.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

"As the successor of the legendary VW T1 van, the second generation of this VW marvel, the T2, was launched in 1968. Its engineering in terms of road holding and stability set new standards for a commercial vehicle. The “L” in the version’s moniker stands for luxury and it definitely stands out from the crowd thanks to a number of small yet crucial details. Schuco presents the die-cast VW T2a L in 1:43 scale, featuring an ""AEG Lavamat"" design. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail."

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

The Volkswagen T3 Transporter, which was unveiled in 1979, set new standards for recreational and family activities. In contrast to the first two generations of the VW Transporter, the very squarish and matterof-fact shape of the T3 was far from charming for many customers. Nonetheless, its powerful boxer engine, greater comfort and the large amount of available space ensured the Volkswagen T3 soon became a firm favourite with customers. Manufactured between 1979 and 1992 as a bus, box van and flat-bed truck, it offered lots of opportunities to stamp your personal mark on the vehicle. Due to the great success of the VW T2 Westfalia camper van, the T3 was also designed as a Westfalia.

During its production period, there were a number of camping variants such as the ‘Joker’ basic model and the slightly more elaborately equipped ‘Club Joker’. In later years, the ‘Joker’ model was also marketed under the name ‘California’. Volkswagen subsequently
launched the ‘Atlantic’, which was a more luxurious mobile home. Today, the original T3 ‘Joker’, ‘Club Joker’, ‘California’ and ‘Atlantic’ versions are an integral part of the Vdub scene and fetch high prices among collectors and fans. Schuco presents the die-cast VW T3a “Joker” in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.