Rusty 508D Mercedes cold start OM314 FILE0563

Derelict panel van conversion to recovery truck. Been parked up quite a few years now and rusting in peace. However engine is a very good one having been replaced at some point. It's started up occasionally to keep it well oiled and free. The Easter 2020 coronavirus lock down is a good opportunity for take a film of this and share for anyone interested in these classic Mercedes commercial survivors. They do now, deservedly, have a big worldwide following as many are repurposed as campers. Excellent parts support, even now. One of three I have here. Update Aug 2020. Now all sold to good homes. The engine and gearbox of this one went into a German fire engine 409 to replace the petrol 2.3L and has recently done a 2,500 mile tour in Europe. What super old engines there are! Even the other parts are salvaged by another owner for an estate lorry.