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, marking the beginning of the 30-year history of this iconic truck. The Robur immediately went into mass serial production, which resulted in many trucks hitting the world's roads, both with various engines and with various applications, including passenger transport.

Despite its weaknesses, the Robur in the 1960s was not an entirely obsolete vehicle, 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, which was developed for military use. This version of the truck was used by the Polish People's Army, the GDR army, and the armed forces of countries with hot climates – Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and Libya. An asset of the Robur in terms of coping in such a climate was its air-cooled engine.

During its peak production period, which occurred in the early 1980s, as much as 80% of the produced vehicles were exported. The decline in Robur production occurred at the turn of 1989 and 1990, due to customers' untimely fulfillment of payment obligations. Moreover, after the fall of the GDR, local customers increasingly turned to used vehicles from European manufacturers, and the outdated Robur trucks faded into obscurity.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 worldwide, allowing the Robur truck to explore many corners of the world. The blouse 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 is by Wrocław-based artist Paweł Grabowski.