Description
FAUN-Werke was a German manufacturer of trucks, cranes and special vehicles, founded in 1914 from Gussstahlfabriken (iron foundries) in Nuremberg and Ansbach.
During World War II, the Faun factories were used to produce military trucks, tractors, and specialized vehicles for the Wehrmacht. Fuel and ammunition transporters and anti-aircraft vehicles were also supplied.
After the war in 1945, production was halted due to the damage and the ban on military production. From 1948 onward, new (civilian) models were introduced, such as the L7 and L8, and this L8L.
In the early 1950s, Europe was looking for reliable trucks for reconstruction. In Germany, the FAUN L8L rolled out of the Nuremberg factory.
Under the long hood was a powerful diesel engine of about 180 hp.
Its eight-ton payload made it ideal for construction and transport companies. The truck wasn't fast, but it was indestructible, and that was what mattered. The L8L remained in service until the 60s, after which the more modern L900 took over many of its tasks.
