Steyr 1500A Personnel Truck
Between 1941 and 1944 a total of 12450 Steyr 1500A vehicles were built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Steyr, Austria were the workforce also included forced labour from the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp at Gusen, 20 miles from the factory complex. Additionally another 5600 were built by co-producer Auto-Union’s Wanderer factory at Sigmar and by Audi at Zwickau in Germany. Steyr 1500A were produced in three main variants: light trucks, infantry carriers and as the cabriolet-style command version for high ranking officers (designated as Kommandeurwagen Kfz.21). The light trucks, both with pressed steel and Einheits cabs, were mounted with house bodies and were used as ambulances. Originally meant for passenger transport due to its impressive performance over rough terrain, the Steyr 1500A was adopted for use by the Wehrmacht and the Waffen SS. Similar in size, weight and appearance to the Mercedes-Benz 1500A, it was more popular with the troops due to its reliability although the air cooled engine 3.5Ltr. V8 engine which developed 86 hp giving a top speed of 60mph on level roads, could be troublesome in the sandy conditions encountered in North Africa.
- SKU: G290
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Between 1941 and 1944 a total of 12450 Steyr 1500A vehicles were built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Steyr, Austria were the workforce also included forced labour from the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp at Gusen, 20 miles from the factory complex. Additionally another 5600 were built by co-producer Auto-Union’s Wanderer factory at Sigmar and by Audi at Zwickau in Germany. Steyr 1500A were produced in three main variants: light trucks, infantry carriers and as the cabriolet-style command version for high ranking officers (designated as Kommandeurwagen Kfz.21). The light trucks, both with pressed steel and Einheits cabs, were mounted with house bodies and were used as ambulances. Originally meant for passenger transport due to its impressive performance over rough terrain, the Steyr 1500A was adopted for use by the Wehrmacht and the Waffen SS. Similar in size, weight and appearance to the Mercedes-Benz 1500A, it was more popular with the troops due to its reliability although the air cooled engine 3.5Ltr. V8 engine which developed 86 hp giving a top speed of 60mph on level roads, could be troublesome in the sandy conditions encountered in North Africa.
- ManufacturerMilicast
- Unit of SaleSingle Unit
- Assembly StatusUnassembled Kit
- Scale1:76
- Age Level17 Years & Up
- Skill Level3 – Intermediate
- ThemeMilitaria
We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
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All Goods remain the property of Milicast Model Company until paid for in full. Goods may only be returned by prior arrangement at the recipients' expense. Delivery and insurance charges are non-refundable. Claims for damaged/missing items should be made within seven days of receipt.
Any products purchased 'second hand’, (without proof of direct Milicast Model Company supply, or supply from an Milicast Model Company approved dealer, shop or agent), or any products part assembled or part worked on in any way, are not covered by this returns policy. Under these circumstances no returns will be accepted, however we may quote for the supply of parts to restore the product to full inventory.
