Retro Van Life Road Trip (Part 1): Original 1962 Mercedes L319D Camper Conversion
The Mercedes Benz L319D was the original commercial van serving post-war Germany through to the mid 60s and was the genesis of what has evolved to become the modern Sprinter van. In this video, we acquire a 1962 L319D that was originally purchased at the Mercedes factory in Stuttgart by a German couple. Two years later, we believe the couple took the van to Westfalia, where it was converted into a Camper Van. The couple later immigrated to the U.S. in the early 70s and had their beloved L319D imported to join them.
Follow along in this video as we meet the '62 L319D for the first time, get to know its features and capabilities, and take it on the longest journey of its life on over 1,000 miles of back roads as we travel from Los Angeles to bring the van back to its new home in Portland, Oregon.
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I love it 👍
As a Mercedes 190D Ponton owner, I approve of this van.❤
@CruisingInClassics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and your Approval! The Ponton and the L319D share the same Mercedes Diesel engine. A true workhorse that won't set any land speed records but will keep chugging along relentlessly. #KeepDriving !
t's so nice to see that you still have a 319 on the continent. I have one myself and so does my dad. We are in a club here in Germany and help each other with questions all over Europe. That makes things a lot easier. Greetings from near the birthplace of your 319
@CruisingInClassics
5 ай бұрын
Danke for your comment! I would love to connect with you and your Club. It is very difficult for us to find parts, so it would be great to speak with you. Can you let me know how best to contact you? My email address is: cruisinginclassics@gmail.com
David, thanks for coming to C&C. LOVED your Mercedes. I love it when I see something I have never heard of. The stories you shared are great too. It is what brings us all together in the car world.
@CruisingInClassics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Al. Completely agree with you on how it's the stories associated with these rigs that make them so special. Look forward to seeing you at more upcoming events! #KeepDriving
Hey! It was great to talk to you today at C&C (I had the green 1800). Love the van. What a gem. - Perry
@CruisingInClassics
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved your "Dark Green" 1800 Perry. Enjoyed our chat very much. Thanks for checking out the Van. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic van. 👍
@CruisingInClassics
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
I have followed this sale on bat 😊
@CruisingInClassics
10 ай бұрын
Hope you will continue to follow this Mercedes L319D Van here on this channel. Thanks for your comment and #KeepDriving !
That rack looks to be big enough for a dirt bike.
@CruisingInClassics
Жыл бұрын
You're right, it definitely could!