Robur — mug

Ceramic Mug with Robur Truck

Mug capacity: 330 ml

Robur Truck

Produced between 1961 and 1991, the Robur is an iconic symbol of East Germany. Manufactured as a truck and bus in Zittau, Germany, the Robur came in 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 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 production, resulting in many trucks with different engines and applications, including passenger transport, hitting the world's roads.

Despite its weaknesses, the Robur was not an entirely outdated vehicle in the 1960s, as it found many buyers worldwide. An undeniable advantage of this vehicle was 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. An asset of the Robur in coping with such a climate was its air-cooled engine.

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the fall of East Germany, local customers increasingly turned to used vehicles from European manufacturers, and the outdated Robur trucks faded into the background.

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. This mug, featuring a drawing of a Robur, was created to cherish your and your loved ones' memories. Let it explore even more!

The drawing is by Wrocław artist Paweł Grabowski.