Tekno Packards
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:10 am
A few of the large Tekno Dodges were just shown here - from 1950-62 approximately. In fact, they are most likely modeled after the Chevrolet truck that GM sold in Denmark at the time. Lego had a very similar cab in 1/43 that they sold then and called a Chevy! They are called a DODGE now because Tekno put that name on their wheels!
Before that, they put PACARD (sic) wheels on an older model - the ambulance and mail truck. Same casting, just different colors and decals came out in 1947 and lasted until 1955. Thus, these are very old and some of the first diecast metal cars that Tekno made in Denmark! White and red ambulances were made for the Danish market, with ZR decals for Zonen Redningskorp (Zonen rescue society). The post car version came in yellow for Danish Post and green for US Mail (US, I assume).
Before that, they put PACARD (sic) wheels on an older model - the ambulance and mail truck. Same casting, just different colors and decals came out in 1947 and lasted until 1955. Thus, these are very old and some of the first diecast metal cars that Tekno made in Denmark! White and red ambulances were made for the Danish market, with ZR decals for Zonen Redningskorp (Zonen rescue society). The post car version came in yellow for Danish Post and green for US Mail (US, I assume).
