1972 Mercedes-Benz 408 Fire Service Van

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This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 408 is a cab-over-engine van that was reportedly used as a hose truck by a fire department in Germany. It is finished in red over black vinyl and brown houndstooth cloth upholstery and is powered by a 2.2-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Imported to the US under previous ownership, the van was acquired by the seller in April 2026. This 408 is now offered at no reserve with an owner’s manual, German registration documentation, and an Oregon title in the seller’s business name. The van is finished in red and features yellow emergency numbers

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Year: 1972
• Transmission: Four-speed manual transmission
• Engine: 2.2-Liter Inline-Four
• Drivetrain: RWD
• Exterior color: red
• VIN: 30905011005492