Fortschritt E 514 (1983 – 1988) - blue

Product description

Limited resin model of the first legendary combine harvester from the E514 series – Fortschritt E514 (1983–1988) in a limited edition of 333 pieces by the world-renowned manufacturer AutoCult in blue color. The model is delivered in a special design box with a booklet, numbered from 1 to 333 pcs.

Customize the model to your liking! The package includes a sheet with optional decals, allowing you to modify the combine exactly to your preferences.

The decal set includes:

• 2x Fortschritt logo

• 2x Fortschritt E 514 inscription (standard version)

• 2x Fortschritt E 514 inscription (export version with a yellow background)

• 2x set of numbers from 0 to 10

Modeler's tip: Thanks to the included numbers, you can create an authentic machine registration number – exactly as combines were marked in the fleets of larger agricultural cooperatives in the past.

Note on the photos: The final product is delivered without applied decals. The model shown with decals is a prototype and serves only as an example of one possible decal arrangement.

Functional parts of the model:

• folding cutter bar (header)

• cutter bar and elevator move up and down

• folding unloading auger

• all wheels are rotatable with a steerable rear axle

• includes a transport trailer attachable to the combine

A rare bridge between the iconic E 512 and the modern era. The story of a unique anomaly that created the most valuable collector's legend.

• A legend in blue: Blue was the signature symbol of its predecessor, the E 512. When production of the new E 514 combine harvester began in 1982/1983, the first trial units (the so-called zero series) rolled off the assembly line in Weimar in the exact same iconic blue. It served as a brief visual bridge and allowed the factory to use up remaining paint stock.

• Extreme rarity: Only a tiny handful of real blue E 514 machines were ever produced. The Kombinat Fortschritt factory quickly switched to the iconic reseda green (resedagrün) with a white cab.

• Collector's "Holy Grail": Precisely due to its minimal production numbers and short production timeframe, the blue E 514 is considered an absolute rarity among experts and collectors.

• Award-winning design from Leipzig: Right upon its debut, the E 514 captivated industry experts and earned a prestigious Gold Medal for Design at the renowned Leipzig Trade Fair (Leipziger Messe).