Highlights: – 3345 cc four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission – Enclosed box body that unfolds to a width of about 6 metres, according to the seller – All-wheel-drive chassis on large off-road tyres – Finished in military green – Cab with original-style instrument panel and seats The private seller offers for sale this 1971 Robur LO 1801 A, powered by a 3345 cc four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Robur trucks from the former East Germany have a look all of their own: a compact, upright cab, a short wheelbase and a tall, boxy body that is unmistakably utilitarian. This LO 1801 A carries a closed box body and sits on chunky off-road tyres. The Robur was built by VEB Robur-Werke in Zittau and was a common sight in East German industry, the emergency services and the army. The LO series of light trucks was developed for hard use, and the all-wheel-drive variants were valued for their ability to carry a full load across rough terrain. The box body on this example is a communications-style shelter, and the seller notes that it can be unfolded to a width of approximately six metres, creating a remarkable amount of space once parked up. The photographs show the truck in an attractive green finish, with the open rear doors revealing a fitted interior, a cab with green seats and a period instrument panel, and the compact running gear underneath. It has also appeared at vehicle shows, as some of the pictures illustrate. For collectors of military and Eastern Bloc vehicles, a Robur like this is a rare and endearing piece, equally suited to events, camping and displays. It is a vehicle that will start conversations at any gathering. Condition of the bodywork & paint 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of South Holland, the Netherlands. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Dutch registration. The chassis number is 2901113147. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more