Robur — case

Robur truck phone case

Silicone phone cover.

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 versions – at its peak, there were as many as 80.

At the Leipzig trade fair in 1961, the Robur LO 2500 truck was presented, with a payload capacity of 2.5 tons, an engine displacement of 3.3 liters, and 70 HP, marking the beginning of the 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 was not entirely obsolete in the 1960s, as it found many buyers worldwide. Undeniable advantages of this vehicle included 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. The Robur's air-cooled engine was an asset in coping with such climates.

During the peak production period, at the beginning of the 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. Furthermore, 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the fall of East Germany, local customers increasingly turned to used vehicles from European manufacturers, and the outdated Robur trucks faded into obscurity.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 – they remain vivid in the memories of many, 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 phone case 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-based artist Paweł Grabowski.