Wiking MB Delivery Van Dortmunder Union-Bier 1969-71 WK084804 HO Gauge
Once hailed as the beer capital of Europe, Dortmund in the Ruhr District played a pivotal role in Germany’s brewing history. WIKING celebrates this rich heritage with a detailed model of the classic beverage delivery van, built on the chassis of the Mercedes-Benz short bonnet. During the 1950s and 1960s, the Dortmunder Union brewery was one of the largest breweries not only in the Ruhr region but across Germany, with its distinctive white and red lorries delivering beer throughout Westphalia and the wider Federal Republic.
- Driver’s cab and beverage body painted white with advertising bridge
- Chassis and wheel rims finished in traffic red
- Anthracite interior providing authentic contrast
- Beverage cases detailed in iridescent wood colours
- Side doors feature coloured Union logos
- Red imprinted tail lights for realistic finish
- Advertising bridge prominently displays “Dortmunder Union Bier” lettering
- Rear adorned with beer glass and Union logo decals
- Case imprints include “Union-Brauerei” lettering and detailed bottle caps
This intricately crafted model perfectly captures the spirit of Dortmund’s brewing legacy, making it a prized collectible for enthusiasts of classic delivery vehicles and German beer culture.
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Once hailed as the beer capital of Europe, Dortmund in the Ruhr District played a pivotal role in Germany’s brewing history. WIKING celebrates this rich heritage with a detailed model of the classic beverage delivery van, built on the chassis of the Mercedes-Benz short bonnet. During the 1950s and 1960s, the Dortmunder Union brewery was one of the largest breweries not only in the Ruhr region but across Germany, with its distinctive white and red lorries delivering beer throughout Westphalia and the wider Federal Republic.
- Driver’s cab and beverage body painted white with advertising bridge
- Chassis and wheel rims finished in traffic red
- Anthracite interior providing authentic contrast
- Beverage cases detailed in iridescent wood colours
- Side doors feature coloured Union logos
- Red imprinted tail lights for realistic finish
- Advertising bridge prominently displays “Dortmunder Union Bier” lettering
- Rear adorned with beer glass and Union logo decals
- Case imprints include “Union-Brauerei” lettering and detailed bottle caps
This intricately crafted model perfectly captures the spirit of Dortmund’s brewing legacy, making it a prized collectible for enthusiasts of classic delivery vehicles and German beer culture.
