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Model Spec.
- 147 bricks
- 0 figure
- Scale 1:35
- Model dimensions: see image for details
- Bodywork with pad printing
- Easy-to-follow instruction manual
- Compatible with other leading brands of construction blocks
History.
The Barkas B1000 was a versatile van produced in East Germany between 1961 and 1991. Manufactured by VEB Barkas-Werke in Chemnitz, the B1000 became an iconic vehicle in the Eastern Bloc. It featured a three-cylinder, two-stroke engine with front-wheel drive, which was advanced for its time, offering simplicity and reliability. The B1000 served multiple roles, including as a delivery van, minibus, ambulance, and fire engine. Its adaptable design and robust construction made it highly popular in industrial and commercial sectors. Despite its practicality, the vehicle struggled with limited power and inefficiency. Production ended after German reunification, as the ageing design could not compete with modern Western vehicles, marking the end of an era for East German automotive engineering.
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