Robur — children's t-shirt

Robur Truck

Produced between 1961 and 1991, the Robur is an iconic symbol of East Germany. Manufactured as a truck and a 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 Trade Fair in 1961, the Robur LO 2500 truck was presented, boasting a payload capacity of 2.5 t, a 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 global roads with various engines and applications, including passenger transport.

Despite its weaknesses, the Robur in the 1960s was not an entirely obsolete vehicle, as it found many buyers worldwide. An undeniable asset of this vehicle was its simple and durable construction, as well as the availability of many body versions. Its price was also an enticing 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.

During its peak production period, which fell 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the fall of East Germany, local customers increasingly turned to used vehicles from European manufacturers, and the outdated Robur trucks faded into obscurity.

However, this does not mean that Robur trucks have been forgotten – in the memories of many, they are still vivid, just as they were in the iconic 1980s. Approximately 250,000 units were produced, allowing the Robur truck to explore many corners of the world. The t-shirt featuring a drawing of a Robur was created to cherish your and your loved ones' memories. Let it explore even more!

The drawing's author is Wrocław artist Paweł Grabowski.