Robur Truck

Produced from 1961–1991, Robur is a cult icon of the GDR. Manufactured as a truck and bus in Zittau, Germany, 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 load capacity of 2.5 t, an engine capacity of 3.3 l, and 70 HP, which marked the beginning of this iconic truck's 30-year history. Robur immediately went into mass production, resulting in many trucks hitting global roads with various engines and applications, including passenger transport.

Despite its weaknesses, Robur was not an entirely obsolete vehicle 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 hot climate countries – Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and Libya. A strong point of the Robur in coping with such climates was its air-cooled engine.

At its peak production, in the early 1980s, as much as 80% of the manufactured vehicles were exported. The decline of Robur's production occurred at the turn of 1989 and 1990, due to clients failing to meet payment obligations on time. 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after the fall of the GDR, local customers increasingly turned to used vehicles from European manufacturers, and the outdated Robur trucks faded into obscurity.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 like in the iconic 1980s. Around 250,000 units were produced, allowing the Robur truck to explore many corners of the world. The bodysuit with the drawing of a Robur was created to cherish your and your loved ones' memories. Let it explore even more!

The author of the drawing is the Wrocław artist Paweł Grabowski.