Road Transport - Germany: Books - Vehicles and History

Klassische Lastwagen im Alltagseinsatz

This book showcases historical trucks captured by renowned photographer Udo Paulitz during his active years. It features large-format images of trucks, some adorned with chrome, used in commercial or government service.
From Borgward and Faun to Kaelble and rare exotic models, these robust vehicles evoke nostalgic memories of an era when truck drivers needed considerable physical strength.
This reprint of a unique book captivates truck enthusiasts with exceptional and timeless photographs of historical trucks. Accompanying texts take the reader back to a time when the economy was booming and machines were getting bigger and more powerful.

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Tanklaster des Wirtschaftswunders - So kam der Kraftstoff zum Kunden

In the 1950s to the 1980s they were omnipresent: small and large tank trucks that supplied the constantly growing network of petrol stations with fuel and brought heating oil to private households for the cold season.
Today, the iconic trucks with tank trailers have almost disappeared from the streets, because heating with oil has lost its appeal and deliveries to petrol stations are shifted to off-peak times wherever possible.

It is not without reason that the large tank trucks of this period are considered the pinnacle of bodywork construction. In this illustrated book, thanks to numerous archive photos, you will experience how the major fuel brands such as Shell and Esso shaped the appearance of the highly specialized vehicles.
It also becomes clear what a tough job the tank truck drivers had to do, who not only covered long distances but also handled hazardous substances on a daily basis. Immerse yourself in a piece of German post-war history!

• Exciting look at the heyday of mobility during the economic miracle
• An overview of the various models of tank trucks: From Büssing to Mercedes and Schwelm to MAN
• Fuel and heating oil transport in the post-war period: Interesting insights into the tough everyday life of tank truck drivers
• With 240 photos, some of which have not been published, from private and company archives

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Zugmaschinen bei Circus- und Schaustellerbetrieben

They are hidden behind brightly lit circus facades, modern carousel giants or simply parked in a side street: the tractors, the indispensable helpers of the travelling trade.
For most circus or fairground visitors they remain undetected. They are used when the fairground still or already resembles a huge construction site.

Marc Trappe was already travelling with his camera to folk festivals in Germany in the 1990s and visited well-known circus companies. Around 600 were selected from his collection of many thousands of photographs, showing a wide variety of vehicles, often with very special body variants.
The author explains the vehicles, provides technical data and looks behind the scenes of the exciting travelling trade. A treasure trove for all commercial vehicle enthusiasts and at the same time a fascinating illustrated book.

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