75 Years of Wiking Model Vehicles Book

75 Years of Wiking Model Vehicles Book

Celebrate 75 years of WIKING model vehicles with this fascinating and richly illustrated book, a tribute to a timeless passion bearing a very personal signature. The 1948 currency reform opened the door for a new generation of children to explore the exciting world of WIKING cars shortly after the war.

This large-format, 168-page volume tells the exclusive history of WIKING’s people and models, featuring captivating collector stories and magnificent dioramas from the WIKING vehicle world. Authentic, largely unpublished historical photographs provide a unique insight into the company’s diverse model-making legacy.

WIKING’s beginnings trace back to simple 1:100 scale models with wire axles, progressing rapidly after the currency reform and the Marshall Plan revitalised the western zones. Founder Fritz Peltzer pioneered plastic injection moulding in 1948, launching an impressive range of passenger cars, convertibles, and US tractors with trailers, capturing children’s imaginations across generations.

In 1984, the company transitioned into new ownership under the Sieper family business, renowned for SIKU toys, who have continued WIKING’s tradition and passion for quality model vehicles.

• 168 pages packed with over 500 photos and illustrations
• Large-format hardcover, size 27.0 x 29.0 cm, shrink-wrapped
• Authentic and unpublished historical images
• Collector stories and stunning dioramas
• Detailed account of WIKING’s history and legacy
• ISBN 978-3-66712760-0