1980 Mercedes-Benz

407 Diesel -

4 - Cyl.

Manual

Diesel

Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Car is located in Southern California – U.S.A. BIO DIESEL GREAT MILEAGE LOW RESERVE!!!! “30 Year Old Virgin” 1980 MERCEDES BENZ TYPE L 407 D-KA DIESEL DOUBLE CREW CAB WITH LESS THAN 17,500 ORIGINAL MILES (<28,000 km) German Civil Defence - Fire Truck. Ex-Bomb-Squad. This Mercedes is a all original survivor of Daimler-Benz’s famous and classic “407” model series …worldwide used and known as absolutely bullet-proof & reliable. Originally used for the city’s civil defence “Katastrophenschutz”. Bomb-Squad. This is not your average Mercedes Sprinter truck, G Wagon, Unimog or Pinzgauer / Hafflinger. This great truck can be used to be a surf mobile, crew transporter, mobile workshop, mobile home, explorer or just to drive around and have lots of fun. The condition is as original it gets. Car has been driven an average of only 600+ (six hundred) miles each year!! Undercarriage, body & interior in original condition. NO rust! This is the nicest example I’ve seen so far. Location: greater Los Angeles area Please request another 30+ pictures (details & close-ups) by email. Tech-Specs: 1980 Daimler Benz AG - Type L407D-KA ("KA" stands for KATASTROPHENSCHUTZ). This is a Mercedes factory 'government-only' special order model. 2.4 litre DIESEL – OM616 - runs on BIODIESEL / WVO / VEGGIE (and of course regular Diesel from the gas station) Car comes with plenty of veggie fuel (for approx 500+ miles) to get you going. 7-seater configuration (seat belts all the way around) with plenty of storage space. Removable wooden storage racks and utility shelves Factory KIENZLE tachograph / trip recorder Rear compartment with aluminium tambour door 2WD (rear dual wheel drive) Like new tires Rear dual wheels Trailer hitch (towing cap. 2 tons) Factory tool kit Snow chains Sliding side windows in crew compartment Aux. Gas heater (diesel fueled) WEBASTO (2 yrs old) Seat belts (all 7 seats) Dimensions: Length: 505 cm / approx 200 inch Width: 201 cm / approx 80 inch Height: 240 cm / approx 95 inch There is no need for a conversion as long as you run it on refined and clean oils (not that dirty stuff from your neighbor’s garage sale) as long it’s over 50°F. Add a minimum of 33% of regular Diesel or install a pre-heater if you want to drive in colder climates. More pix on request!!! This Mercedes in excellent shape for its age (but still a 25+ year old vehicle and not a Manhatten trophy show car). Please fully understand that you're bidding on an old classic vehicle here and be aware that old cars will always have their maintenance issues & needs. Pls read everything and ask all your Qs before you place your bid. Do not hesitate to contact me and pls don't worry - even the most stupid questions will be taken serious and will be answered. All bids are final. NO negotiations at the end of the auction. Article will be sold "as is / where is" (NO warranties involved for this 25+ year old vehicle). I am an honest eBayer (please ck feedback). Cashiers check (needs 5 days to clear) or cash only. NO money orders, personal checks, etc. A down payment of 25% is required within 3 days (PayPal or FedEx Overnight) of the end of the auction. Buyer is responsible for any fees, duties and taxes. Car is legally in the U.S. and licensed in VT - transferable registration. Full payment required within 7 days of auction close. Pickup within 7 days of auction close. BUY-IT-NOW price requires immediate down payment by PayPal. Whether your payment is in cash, a loan, or from parents, from in-laws, from friends or neighbors, please have the money in place and ready to make this sale go as smoothly as possible. If in doubt: please do not bid on this item. If you require an inspection it must be done and scheduled while the auction is in progress, I’ll assist you in any reference you need to get this done. 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