ESPEWE 95292 H0 IFA W50 LA/PV (Pritsche, verstärkt), 350.000

ESPEWE 95292 H0 IFA W50 LA/PV (Pritsche, verstärkt), 350.000 Product Details

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Anniversary model with history - ESPEWE 95292 H0 IFA W50 LA/PV "350,000th W50"

ESPEWE is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the legendary IFA W50 truck with a very special miniature: the ESPEWE 95292 IFA W50 LA/PV in the "350,000th W50" version. This exclusive H0 model honors a real piece of East German commercial vehicle history - the vehicle that rolled off the production line of the VEB Automobilwerk Ludwigsfelde as the 350,000th example.

Historical role model with strong symbolic power

The first W50 was built on July 17, 1965, and by 1990 over 571,000 units of this robust and versatile truck had been produced. The 350,000th W50 presented here was a specially decorated export vehicle originally intended for the Middle East - in particular Iraq and Iran. When it was completed, it was photogenically decorated and documented - an iconic image for the history of GDR vehicle construction.

Exact replica with decorative anniversary design

The ESPEWE model on a scale of 1:87 has been lovingly reproduced with great attention to detail: The reinforced flatbed, the all-wheel drive configuration (LA/PV) and the authentic special printing for the anniversary make this model a real collector's item. The bold color scheme, finely applied lettering and true-to-original body shape perfectly reflect the historical model.

A symbol of East German engineering

The W50 was the basic model for an entire series of commercial vehicles with a payload of 5 tons - it was used as a means of transport in agriculture, construction, fire departments, the NVA, civil defence and disaster control as well as for export. The version with a reinforced flatbed, as shown here, was officially registered in 1983 and was designed especially for demanding applications.

Indispensable for collectors and history buffs

This model is not only a nostalgic eye-catcher, but also a historical document in miniature form. It is ideal for GDR dioramas, themed display cases or as a unique splash of color on the model railway layout.

Now in the model train store - celebrate 60 years of the W50 with this anniversary model!

The ESPEWE 95292 IFA W50 LA/PV "350,000th W50" is now available - get this unique special model and set an example for model making with history!

Features:

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Model: IFA W50 LA/PV - reinforced flatbed, all-wheel drive
• Version: Anniversary model "350,000th W50"
• Special printing and photogenic decoration like the original
• Prototype: Export vehicle for the Middle East (Iraq/Iran)
• Suitable for Era IV and V, especially for GDR and export themes
• Model construction item, not a toy
• Recommended from 14 years