Robur — cloth

Robur truck glasses cleaning cloth

Microfiber cloth for cleaning glasses or LCD screens. Dimensions 15 cm x 15 cm.

Robur

Produced between 1961 and 1991, the Robur is a cult icon of East Germany. 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 load capacity of 2.5 tons, a 3.3-liter engine, and 70 HP, marking the beginning of the 30-year history of this iconic truck. Robur immediately went into mass serial production, resulting in many trucks hitting global roads with various engines and applications, including passenger transport.

Despite its weaknesses, in the 1960s, the Robur was not an entirely outdated vehicle, as it found many buyers worldwide. An undeniable advantage of this car was its simple and durable construction, as well as the availability of many body versions. The price was also an attractive aspect. One of the Robur variants was the LO/LD-1800 with all-wheel drive, designed for the military. 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. A significant advantage of the Robur in coping with such climates was its air-cooled engine.

During its peak production, in the early 1980s, as much as 80% of the manufactured vehicles were exported. The decline in Robur production occurred around 1989 and 1990, due to customers' failure to meet payment obligations on time. 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the fall of East Germany, local customers increasingly turned to used vehicles from European manufacturers, and the outdated Robur trucks faded into the background.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 80s. Approximately 250,000 units were produced and sold worldwide, allowing the Robur truck to travel to many corners of the globe. The cleaning cloth with a drawing of the Robur was created to preserve your memories and those of your loved ones. Let it explore even more!

The drawing was created by Wrocław artist Paweł Grabowski.