UNIC MZ36 Saverne truck from 1965 "CROSS OF LORRAINE"
Scale 1/43
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This model car of the 1965 UNIC MZ36 Saverne truck proudly displays the colors of the "Croix de Lorraine," a historic French emblem. This scale model accurately captures the essence of an era when French manufacturers dominated the European heavy-duty transport market.
An exceptional collector's item, this faithful reproduction of the UNIC MZ36 Saverne is aimed at automotive history enthusiasts and collectors of French utility vehicles from the 1960s.
The UNIC MZ36 Saverne was launched in the mid-1960s in a context of accelerated modernization of the French utility vehicle fleet. This rigid truck embodied the UNIC philosophy: robustness, reliability and adaptation to national road conditions still largely composed of winding departmental roads.
Equipped with a diesel engine developing respectable power for the time, the MZ36 was distinguished by its Saverne cab , renowned for its relative comfort and optimal visibility. Its generous payload and rustic design made it a popular work tool for regional hauliers and construction companies.
This model enjoyed notable commercial success, contributing to the economic boom of the Trente Glorieuses by ensuring the distribution of goods throughout France, from major cities to the most remote villages.
Founded in 1905 by Georges Richard, the UNIC (Union des Industries de Châssis) brand quickly established itself as a benchmark in French heavy transport . By the 1960s, UNIC had become a subsidiary of Simca, itself controlled by Chrysler, while retaining its French technical identity.
The MZ36 Saverne era corresponded to UNIC's golden age, a period during which the French manufacturer competed with European brands in the road transport and public works markets. The UNIC philosophy favored pragmatic and proven solutions, adapted to the specific requirements of the French market.
This approach allowed UNIC to maintain a strong position until the 1970s, before the concentration of the sector and the arrival of foreign manufacturers profoundly changed the landscape of European heavy transport.
The "Croix de Lorraine" decoration of this UNIC MZ36 truck evokes one of the most powerful symbols in modern French history. Adopted by General de Gaulle as the emblem of Free France during World War II, the Cross of Lorraine quickly transcended its medieval religious origins to become a symbol of resistance and national independence.
During the 1960s, a period of reconstruction and modernization in France, many French companies proudly displayed this symbol on their commercial vehicles. This practice demonstrated a deliberate economic patriotism and a desire to assert national expertise in a context of growing European competition.
The hauliers who decorated their UNIC trucks with the Cross of Lorraine thus expressed their attachment to French values while claiming their participation in the effort to rebuild the country. This gesture, apparently anecdotal, actually revealed a time when national identity was intimately intertwined with economic activities .
Today, these trucks decorated with the Cross of Lorraine have become precious witnesses of a France in full transformation, oscillating between tradition and modernity, between national pride and European openness.
This model car of the UNIC MZ36 Saverne truck naturally finds its place in any collection dedicated to French automotive heritage. It harmoniously interacts with other vintage models, notably Simca vehicles from the same period or contemporary Renault utility vehicles .
Collectors specializing in heavy goods vehicles will find it an ideal complement to other French manufacturers such as Berliet or Willème . This piece also fits perfectly into a thematic collection dedicated to vehicles from the 1960s .
Whether you're a fan of automotive history or a seasoned collector, you'll appreciate the quality of this model car reproduction, which faithfully captures the spirit of a bygone era when French brands shone on European roads.
DESGUE PATRICK
21 septembre 2026
Fast delivery, despite the impeccable packaging, my miniature arrived with some damage, reported immediately, Mr. LEGOFF, made a new shipment. Hats off to the seriousness of this company, I recommend without hesitation.
Gonzalo
18 septembre 2026
Very beautiful site with plenty of beautiful cars, often rare. Quick response and very careful delivery.
Bernard MARI
17 septembre 2026
Shipping speed. Package extremely well made to protect the miniatures. Everything is perfect and serious.
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