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Wiking Hanomag-Henschel Container Truck (Hapag-Lloyd)

This is a vintage HO scale (1:87) plastic model semi-truck manufactured by Wiking in West Germany. The vehicle features a red Hanomag-Henschel cab-over-engine (COE) tractor with a corresponding red chassis and dark grey plastic wheels featuring red hubs. It is coupled to a yellow trailer chassis carrying a white Hapag-Lloyd shipping container. The container is detailed with vertical ribbing, a grey roof, and the classic blue Hapag-Lloyd livery banner. Notably, the model includes a spare tire mounted under the trailer chassis and landing gear legs. The construction is characteristic of the 1970s Wiking era, utilizing high-quality injection-molded plastic with fine casting details. The condition appears to be excellent vintage quality; the plastic shows no significant warping or discoloration, the decals are crisp and intact, and all structural components including the fifth-wheel connection and axles remain functional. The lack of interior cab detail and the specific wheel design place this production in the late 1960s to mid-1970s. This piece is representative of Wiking's precision engineering for the model railway market, prized for its scale accuracy and durability.