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Grand Prix History in Scale Models

1936, Mercedes-Benz, Racing Car Transporters, Schuco

1936 Mercedes-Benz LO2750 – Mercedes-Benz Rennabteilung (Grand Prix)

The Mercedes-Benz LO2750 platform truck was produced from 1932 to 1936 at Mercedes-Benz’ plant in Gaggenau, Germany. Over 3500 made, and it’s chassis could be used both for trucks and buses – that’s why it’s designated “LO” (Lastwagen Omnibusse), German for truck and bus. The truck was powered by the OM65, a 5.0 liter inline-4 diesel engine, that produced around 65 hp. From 1934 onward the Rennabteilung counted on at least seven LO 2750 as transporters and service trucks numbered as “Wagen No…” . All were painted in blue and white with a big Mercededs-Benz  Rennabteilung printed in bold on the sides. The truck No. 5 (Wagen No. 5) was used as a mobile workshop for the Mercedes-Benz racing department.

SeasonSeriesTeam
1936Grand PrixMercedes-Benz Rennabteilung
Scale ManufacturerCollection
1:43Schuco
Cat. No.QualityRarity
450310600

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