Robur Truck

Produced between 1961 and 1991, the Robur is an iconic symbol of the GDR. Manufactured as a truck and bus in Zittau, Germany, the Robur saw a wide range of available versions – at its peak, there were as many as 80.

At the Leipzig Fair in 1961, the Robur LO 2500 truck was presented, with a payload capacity of 2.5 t, an engine displacement of 3.3 l, and 70 HP, which marked the beginning of this iconic truck's 30-year history. The Robur immediately went into mass production, resulting in many trucks hitting the world's roads with various engines and applications, including passenger transport.

Despite its weaknesses, the Robur was not entirely obsolete in the 1960s, as it found many buyers worldwide. The undeniable advantages of this vehicle were its simple and durable construction, as well as the availability of many body versions. The price was also an attractive aspect. One variant of the Robur was the LO/LD-1800 with all-wheel drive, designed for military use. This version of the truck was used by the Polish People's Army, the East German army, and the armed forces of countries with hot climates – Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and Libya. The Robur's air-cooled engine was an advantage in dealing with such climates.

At the peak of its production, in the early 1980s, as much as 80% of manufactured vehicles were exported. The decline in Robur production occurred around the turn of 1989 and 1990, due to customers' overdue payment obligations. Furthermore, after the fall of the GDR, local customers increasingly turned to used vehicles from European manufacturers, and the outdated Robur trucks faded into obscurity.

However, this does not mean that Robur trucks have been forgotten – they remain vivid in the memories of many people, just as they were in the iconic 1980s. Approximately 250,000 units were produced and sold worldwide, allowing the Robur truck to explore many corners of the world. The sweatshirt with a drawing of a Robur was created to cherish your memories and those of your loved ones. Let it explore even more!

The drawing's author is the Wrocław artist Paweł Grabowski.