Fiat Ducato II Minibus Italian Carabinieri

Fiat Ducato II Minibus Italian Carabinieri

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 Carabinieri police minibus reproduction based on the Fiat Ducato II platform
• Highly detailed N scale model, perfect for modern layouts, policing scenes, and urban dioramas
• Accurate Italian police livery, featuring dark blue finish with red stripe and blue warning lights

Details:

Model Details

The Lemke Collection Fiat Ducato II Bus “Carabinieri” (item LC61219) is a finely detailed N scale collector model representing a modern Italian police minibus used by the Carabinieri. Finished in the iconic dark blue livery with red striping and equipped with blue warning lights, this model accurately reflects a real-world personnel transport and operational support vehicle.

Part of the Lemke miNis range, this model is ideal for contemporary N scale layouts, adding authentic Italian law enforcement presence to urban, rural, and roadside scenes.

Historical Background

The Fiat Ducato, introduced in 1982, quickly became one of Europe’s most widely used light commercial vehicles. The second-generation Ducato (Type 230), launched in 1994, offered improved reliability, increased interior space, and exceptional adaptability for specialist conversions, including police and emergency service use.

The Carabinieri, founded in 1814, operate as both a military police force and a civilian law enforcement agency across Italy. Their fleet includes a wide range of vehicles, from patrol cars to larger vans and minibuses such as the Ducato II, which are used for personnel transport, public order operations, and coordinated deployments.

The bus/minibus configuration allows for the transport of multiple officers, making it particularly valuable during large-scale events, security operations, and regional deployments. Its spacious interior and practical layout also support equipment storage and operational flexibility.