Mercedes Truck Model Appraisal

Wiking Hapag-Lloyd Mercedes-Benz LPS 333 Container Semi-Trailer

This is a vintage 1:87 scale (HO gauge) plastic scale model produced by Wiking Modellbau. The toy features a red Mercedes-Benz LPS 'Pulsating Cab' series tractor combined with a two-axle container trailer carrying a Hapag-Lloyd branded shipping container. The cab is molded in a vibrant red plastic with unpainted windows, reflecting the production style of the late 1960s to early 1970s. The trailer chassis is a contrasting mustard yellow with grey wheels and red hubs, featuring a small retractable support leg and a spare tire mounted underneath. The container itself is a white, corrugated-side unit with a charcoal grey roof, prominently displaying the 'HAPAG-LLOYD' logotype in blue lettering on a white background. Construction is characterized by the high-quality injection molding typical of West German Wiking production, emphasizing precise proportions and fine ribbing on the container walls. Based on the configuration, this appears to be a classic representative of Wiking's transport series from the 1970 era. The condition appears well-preserved with no visible stress fractures or significant color fading, though some minor dust accumulation and light surface scuffs on the roof of the container suggest light handling or display outside of a case. All wheels remain intact and correctly seated on their axles.