Mercedes Benz presented at the IAA 1963, a new generation of heavy trucks whose main characteristic was their 1620 LP called cab-forward , highlighting its cubic design. Suddenly, all his predecessors, dating from the late 50's, seem obsolete. cab totally square design, the space available and the large glass area gave the driver a better view. Also the interior layout, with a new dashboard, dramatically improved passive safety. This new cabin also brought advantages over engine placement. The six-cylinder diesel OM326 he settled much better and mechanical maintenance was now easier. Thus, it appears that Mercedes had been an outstanding product in every way.
The different variants were swift and the new 16-tonne Mercedes began selling as trailer, trailer and bolquete. In 1965 he entered a cabin 20 inches long, which allowed the gap left after the seats are mounted two berths. In 1967 incorporates the new OM355 engine of 230 hp, giving rise to the LP in 1969 and 1623 and was available on LP 1624, with 240 horsepower. This truck series reached its climax with the appearance of LP 1632, riding a 320 hp V10 engine. 1624 The last LP sold in Germany in 1972 but continued to export until 1975.
Minichamps
In the hands of delivering today this beautiful miniature of a Mercedes 'cabin square' LP 1624 in road train configuration and refrigerated transport body. The detailed miniature is really good but those Minichamps seem to be unaware that there are ornaments etched material. Among the best features of the miniature destacarÃa los dos aparatos de aire para las cajas isotérmicas.
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