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£30,718 (Est: £42,950 - £68,720)

1963 Mercedes-Benz LF319B by Carl METZ GmbH

France • 8 Jul 2026 • Lot 142

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AI Listing Summary

This 1963 Mercedes-Benz LF319B, a rare Carl Metz GmbH bodywork variant with a unique six-door configuration, has undergone a comprehensive restoration costing over €40,000. It's offered with no reserve and no title, presenting a versatile opportunity for conversion or preservation.

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Condition 

8

The vehicle has undergone a high-quality restoration with over €40,000 in invoices, indicating excellent mechanical and external condition. The upholstery has been redone, and all components were restored during the process. While the description doesn't explicitly state 'no dents or scratches,' the extent of the restoration implies very minimal imperfections, fitting the 'Excellent' category.

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Manual

Transmission:

319 001 10 003 281

Chassis No:

Odometer:

10,988 miles

[Reg Number]

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

1963 Mercedes-Benz LF319B by Carl METZ GmbHNo reserveNo titleChassis No.

319 001 10 003 281- Unique bodywork
- High-quality restoration, over €40,000 in invoices
- Petrol version
- No reserve


Introduced at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, the L319 complemented the Mercedes-Benz range of light commercial vehicles from 1 to 2 tonnes.

It was available with a petrol or diesel engine, as well as a wide choice of factory-fitted bodywork, but could also be supplied as a chassis.This was the case with our example, which was fitted with a superb bodywork featuring six lateral doors (including a double door at the back) built by Carl Metz GmbH in Karlsruhe.
It was ordered new by the local council of Willaringen in Germany for its fire service and was registered on the 4 November 1963, as evidenced by its original registration document.

It is fitted with a petrol engine, which is more powerful and better suited for fire duties.

Used for short journeys, it was kept and serviced by the fire dep...

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