MB Sprinter '18 Rescue Vehicle DE Polizei Hamburg

MB Sprinter '18 Rescue Vehicle DE Polizei Hamburg

1:87 Scale model produced in finely detailed High Quality Plastic. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype.

Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• High Quality Plastic
• Authentic Hamburg Police emergency rescue vehicle reproduction, based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter ’18 Fahrtec platform
• Highly detailed HO scale collector model, ideal for emergency service layouts and modern urban dioramas
• Realistic multi-colour emergency livery, reflecting specialist police medical support operations

Details:

Model Details

The Herpa Mercedes-Benz Sprinter ’18 Fahrtec rescue vehicle “Hamburg Police” (item 099332) is a highly detailed HO scale 1:87 collector model representing a specialised emergency medical support vehicle operated by the Hamburg Police. Finished in a distinctive white base with yellow, blue, and red emergency markings, this model accurately depicts a real-world police-operated ambulance used primarily for medical standby duties at large events and major deployments.

Produced by Herpa, this model reflects a unique aspect of German emergency services, where police organisations also maintain dedicated medical response vehicles to support operational personnel and public safety operations.

Historical Background

The Hamburg Police operate a specialised emergency ambulance fleet used for providing medical care during large public events, demonstrations, and high-risk deployments. Unlike standard municipal ambulances operated by fire services, these police-run vehicles are specifically intended to support police officers, event staff, and operational units in the field.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter ’18 platform has become a standard base for modern German emergency medical vehicles due to its reliability, adaptability, and efficient interior layout. In this configuration, it is fitted with a Fahrtec ambulance body designed for rapid medical intervention and on-scene treatment.

Historically, police medical support vehicles in Germany were limited in scope and often relied on basic transport vans or shared municipal resources. Over time, increasing operational complexity and the need for dedicated emergency support at large-scale events led to the development of fully equipped police-operated ambulances.