VW T2 Van Feuerwehr

VW T2 Van Feuerwehr

1:160 Scale model produced in finely detailed High Quality Plastic. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype.

Features

• 1:160 Scale Model
• High Quality Plastic
• Authentic classic fire brigade transporter reproduction based on the Volkswagen VW T2 platform
• Highly detailed N scale model, ideal for period railway layouts and vintage emergency service scenes
• Accurate fire service livery, reflecting European Feuerwehr support vehicles of the 1960s–1980s

Details:

Model Details

The Lemke Collection Volkswagen VW T2 Transporter “Fire Department” (item LC3967) is a finely detailed N scale collector model representing a classic European fire brigade support vehicle. Finished in traditional fire service red, this model captures the unmistakable design of the legendary VW Type 2 (T2), widely used by emergency services during the late 20th century.

Compact, practical, and instantly recognisable, the T2 Transporter became a staple of fire brigade fleets for light-duty support roles, making this model an ideal addition to period-correct N scale layouts and classic emergency scenes.

This model is an excellent addition for collectors focused on classic fire brigade vehicles, historic Volkswagen transporters, or N scale retro layouts, bringing authentic mid-20th-century emergency service character to any scene.

Historical Background

The Volkswagen Type 2 (T2), introduced in 1967 as the successor to the earlier T1, was developed as a versatile light commercial vehicle suitable for a wide range of applications. Produced until 1979, over 2.5 million units were built, cementing its reputation as one of the most successful utility vehicles of its era.

Fire brigades across Germany and Europe adopted the T2 Transporter for a variety of roles, including equipment transport, crew movement, and light intervention support. Its compact size allowed access to narrow streets and older town centres, while its simple mechanical design ensured reliability in daily service.

Unlike larger fire engines, T2-based vehicles were often used as multi-purpose support vans, carrying tools, hoses, or specialist equipment to incidents where a full appliance was not required. In some cases, they were even adapted for niche roles such as small ladder units or command vehicles in tight urban environments.