1993 Mercedes Benz T1 208D Campervan
Award-winning* Mercedes T1/ TN 208D ‘Bremer’ camper van for sale. A modern classic with indestructible mechanicals, which sleeps 4 thanks to the roof tent.
It's been very well cared for, and I wouldn't hesitate to drive it to Istanbul tomorrow.
* Oh So Retro Classic Car Show award winner, 2023
Mechanical:
- 107k miles on the brilliant 2. 3l OM601 diesel engine (the 'million mile' motor, one of the most reliable engines ever made)
- 5-speed manual, cruises at 70mph on flat ground (slower over hills)
- No power steering, I love the feel but heavy when parking
- Very well maintained with fully-stamped service book
- New MOT and oil service
Cosmetics
- Underwent welding and full paint job in VW 'Off Road Grey' in 2017. Additional welding and paint touchup in 2023.
- Overall very good body cosmetics
- Imperfections include some bubbling around the windshield, and paint flaking from the sliding door track
- Overall very good interior cosmetics
Gear outfitting
- Professionally lined and insulated interior
- Modern Ford Transit driver seat
- Swiveling/ folding passenger captain's chair
- Properly mounted and 3-point belted rear bench seat, which folds out to a full size bed with firm cushions
- Newer night heater with electronic controls (runs on diesel from tank, quiet and very hot)
- Roof-top tent which opens to a second full bed (great views), ladder included
- Rear Thule cargo box
- Adjustable air suspension on rear axle (so you can raise or lower the rear depending on load)
- Large fold-out Fiamma awning/ vestibule with full side curtains for dire weather days
- Sliding rear windows with new privacy tint
- Full roller curtains in rear
- Reflective window coverings for front windows
- Removable 19l fresh water tank with 12v pump feeding the sink tap
- Single burner hob with new 7kg gas cylinder and regulator
- Older gas-powered Dometic refrigerator (recommend servicing/ replacing)
- Floor-mounted removable table
- Adjustable height towbar with light hookups
Electrical outfitting:
- 2x 110ah leisure batteries (can work on 2x laptops for about 5 days on a full charge)
- Upgraded alternator which helps charge leisure batteries while driving
- 1000w inverter with 3x 220v mains sockets
- Nice LED lighting throughout
- Sony bluetooth stereo
- 2x front USB charging ports
Known faults:
- Speedometer does not work (odometer does)
- Heater blower does not work (heat does)
- Passenger door outside lock frozen (inside works)
This van is a unique, reliable, and fun way to travel. It's ready for your next adventure!
I bought the van for its indestructible mechanicals and for its unique retro look (styled in the late '70s). You'll go quite a while before seeing another like it on the road. The driving is experience is both comfortable and very 'analogue', which is a feel that I love. It makes every trip that much more interesting.
