Buses and Coaches - Germany: Books - History (1/2)

Klassische Deutsche Nutzfahrzeuge - Enzyklopädie erloschener Marken

This illustrated book presents the development of German commercial vehicles in the early age of motorisation. With the arrival of the combustion engine, traditional carriages became modern trucks, buses, tractors and harvesting machines. In the early 20th century many manufacturers appeared, often for only a short time, yet they produced models that are now regarded as classics.

Author Halwart Schrader introduces brands such as Borgward, Hanomag and Eicher and documents their complete vehicle ranges. The book covers commercial, governmental and agricultural vehicles, supported by historical images and concise background information. It offers a clear overview of an important period in German automotive history.

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Borgward. Lastwagen & Omnibusse 1945-1961

Borgward trucks reflect the spirit of the economic miracle years. Many special bodies are shown and described for the first time. Historical operational photos bring the Borgward brand back to life. Other chapters document special developments and prototypes as well as Borgward's sophisticated advertising strategy.

From the contents:
- Vehicle typologies of Borgward trucks
- Borgward 3-ton trucks with wood gas generator
- Prototypes and special developments in-house
- Borgward electric vehicles
- Vehicle typologies of Borgward buses
- An excursion into German bus history
- Advertising
- Truck model cars
- Chassis number list 1961.

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Abschied vom Standard-1-Bus : Die letzten Standard-Linienbusse der ersten Generation im Einsatz

From the end of the 1960s to the 1990s, the first generation of standard buses dominated local public transport in the Federal Republic of Germany. They have long since been phased out by the large urban and municipal transport companies, but some private bus companies still rely on the robust Standard 1 buses from the manufacturers MAN, Mercedes Benz and Magirus - mostly for school transport.

However, due to the trend towards modern low-floor buses, air-conditioned vehicles and increasingly strict environmental regulations, the number of Standard 1 buses still in use in Germany has fallen rapidly in recent years. The foreseeable end of this generation of buses in scheduled services is therefore a reason to dedicate the first volume of the "tadtverkehr-Bildarchiv" book series to the Standard 1 buses.

Climb aboard and accompany us on our trip through Germany to the last examples of the MB O 305/O 305 G and O 307, MAN SL 200 and SÜ 240 types as well as several other Standard 1 models that have now become real rarities.

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Deutsche Omnibusse - Die Große Enzyklopädie aller Marken und Modelle

The history of the bus is closely linked to that of the truck. As early as 1900, many truck manufacturers were also producing buses. In the 1950s, rear and underfloor engines followed, as did the move to self-supporting construction, leading to double-decker and one-and-a-half-decker buses, city buses, country buses, intercity buses and coaches.

In his extensive documentation, Wolfgang H. Gebhardt presents all buses from 1896 to the present day. Alphabetically arranged, from Adler and Abam to van der Zypen & Charlier, large-scale production as well as small-scale products, body manufacturers and prototypes.
With over 900 rare historical photos and tables for each brand. A standard work that sets standards.

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Magirus-Busse bei Bahn und Post

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Magirus was a well-known brand for buses that played a significant role in Germany starting in 1919. Its vehicles, featuring the Ulm Minster emblem on the front, were widely used by Reichspost and Reichsbahn, and later by Bundespost and Bundesbahn. From 1956, the Mainz factory produced yellow and red intercity buses, mainly operated in western and southern Germany.
Until the factory's closure in late 1982, Magirus delivered hundreds of the robust, air-cooled "German Bulls" to rail and postal services. Some private rail companies also preferred these buses.

The book provides a richly illustrated overview of the types, uses, and special features of Magirus buses, including the standard intercity bus model introduced in 1971/72.

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