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1:35 DAK Topolino (German and Italian) Light Staff Car with Crew and IF8 Infantry Cart
In 1935 the Italian Fiat company began work on a small car for low income families, which became known as the "Topolino" (little mouse). Powered by a 4-cylinder 569cc engine it was capable of 85 km/h. Construction was advanced for its day and although sold as a 2-seater, it was strong enough to carry 5 people. Production started in 1936 at Fiat and it was soon judged a success. A close copy of the Fiat 500 was made in France as the Simca 5 the same year, and in Germany the NSU-Fiat was built from 1937. At the start of WWII many of these cars were pressed into military service. Most were used as run-about's by the Italian and German armies, seeing service in Europe, North Africa and Russia. It was a rugged little car that stood up well to military use, many were "liberated" and used by Allied armies as they drove the German's across France and Belgium.
Additional Information
Article No | CB35156 |
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Article No of Manufacturer | CB35156 |
Аvailability | AVAILABLE |
Colour | For colouring |
Scale | 1:35 |
Manufacturer | Bronco Models |
Brand | FIAT |
Series | No |
EAN | 4544032700225 |
Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |