Back To The Origins | Mercedes-Benz T1 Design

In 1977, an important milestone was set for the success story of Mercedes-Benz: The new van model range for 1 to 2 tons of payload came on the market and turned out to be a real bestseller. At that time, the clear vision of the designer Stefan Heiliger led to the striking lines of the pioneer. The concept of the transporter was visually taken up by an arrow shape and was able to prevail even today.
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[@ahmedomri51]

As A Moroccan I wanted to say thank you for the T1 model. It has saved us as countryside residents for years and my father has one. You are truly a genious

[@dennislischer8248]

Ich war mit meiner marokkanischen Ehefrau dreimal mit dem PKW in Marokko und habe auch dort überall die Transporter von Mercedes gesehen und die Limousinen W123

[@GbMuthu]

Mine is 13 years old and going strong 😍

[@TheMrbamido]

I can confirm it that brother 207 kadreb fjbal o ba9a dreb 😅

[@ahmedomri51]

@@TheMrbamido wayeeh asadi9i

[@rami373]

@@dennislischer8248 das stimmt. Heutzutage suche welche als Sammler und finde gar nichts ordentliches. Auch die w124 oder w201 das gleiche passiert mit denen. Wünsche dir viel Spaß und Erfolg in Marokko, ihr seid immer herzlich willkommen 🇲🇦❤️🇲🇦

[@Ariskot007]

He can be really proud of this timeless design.

[@ligametis]

Back looks a bit old and average. But front is pretty much a masterpiece, way before its time.

[@Chowbizful]

Timeless ? Really ?

[@ulvschmidt7174]

​​@@Chowbizfuli'd say so front looks a lot like the gwagen in my opinion sure its a bit square compared too a lot of cars but i think harder lines are making a bit of a comeback withcars like the how lancia has made a new telta and the huondai ioniqs or that tesla demo pickup sure they might not build the pickup but they designet because they see an interest in in the aestethic

[@ulihenkel1507]

Der T1 ist ein Design-Klassiker…ich finde es zeitlos und geschmackvoll 👍

[@muthuramakrisnan]

The silhouette of the Van is the synonymous with family trips and vacations in India. A true, cost-effective and comfortable people mover. This design lives upto this day in India. Herr Heiliger should be proud that his design has touched so many people around the world.

[@alenpaul2523]

It Benz ath tempo traveller

[@nihalabdulrasheed2181]

@@alenpaul2523 same chassis

[@geraldmen1]

Still uses the engine produced with license from Daimler. Hardly any change in many years is a respectful homage to amazing design practicality and engineering

[@atulyatejapadival1965]

It's a rebadged Mercedes t1 called as force traveller

[@jayxj7785]

Not just Force Traveller, Tata 407 has had this front end since decades .

[@charishraju]

This is made under license in India by Force Motors for the last 33 years...a huge success in India

[@ag6371]

*Tempo Traveler

[@Unexpectedperspectivesnow]

I suppose the engine and other stuff are upgraded?

[@user-sw4yr5td8l]

Не знал, а я думаю почему некоторые запчасти производство Индия, в частности от топливной системы.

[@NikolaiHerman]

Я купил свой Mercedes-Benz 208, 1991 года выпуска, в 2006 году. Он прослужил мне верой и правдой 15 лет! Человечество не знает более надежного и душевного автомобиля. Спасибо Mercedes-Benz!

[@MercedesBenzVans]

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. ❤ We love reading that you enjoyed your Mercedes-Benz 208! 🌟

[@vishnudevan9215]

In India, company named Force motors collaborated with Daimler and produced and sold under the name Force TempoTraveller.. Still leading its class with this same design..

[@johnniethepom2905]

How much do they cost ?

[@vishnudevan9215]

@@johnniethepom2905 Indian Rupees1100000 - 1600000 which is 14527-21130 usd in ex-showroom... Road tax& insurance excluded..

[@johnniethepom2905]

@@vishnudevan9215 thank you. Have the best day and stay safe.

[@sunshinefireboulder]

I drove this with the diesel as a company car in college in the 90's. Had 700,000 kilometers on it and still had the same drivetrain and even clutch on it. It also wasn't slow on the top speed. It is superbly built. Three years later I asked a friend that still worked there about it and he said that it still hasn't needed anything other than regular maintenance, now at 850,000km.

[@MercedesBenzVans]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Michael. 🤗 The Mercedes-Benz T1 is, indeed, a superb and legendary van.

[@user-wc5cj3kz6n]

Доброго времени суток.Эти фургоны по прежнему популярны во всем мире . В Беларуси у меня их три. Обзор на машины сдесь kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHu4m5-KrLFmesk

[@Sleeperknot]

Extremely well designed and timeless. What a masterpiece.

[@MercedesBenzVans]

Thank you!

[@spandi95]

in India this was sold by Force as the Tempo Traveller. The engine and chassis were legendary. Same story for the Matador, which also had a Benz engine

[@riteshb7r]

It was Bajaj Tempo when they had launched it in India. Force came years later.

[@angrydriver]

I m Moroccan we have a lot of these on the countryside And I used it with My friend as a comping car it never let us down.

[@Kazdro009]

My father had MB 410D - the big one with twins on the back. Such simple construction, yet powerful and robust! The best memories from my childhood!

[@MercedesBenzVans]

We love to read that. ❤

[@okonvick]

When I was a little kid in the mid 90s, our local bus company got one of those and used them on my way to school several times a week. I remember that sitting in this minibus was an absolute treat compared to all other buses that were running around. I lovedthe "efficient" form factor made an impression on me, just like the high quality of the interior, and oh, the beautiful driver's dashboard. I was always looking forward to getting to school in this.

[@MercedesBenzVans]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories with the Mercedes-Benz T1. 😍

[@geehothi4318]

I had one of these vans back in the early 2000's and it was old then. It would always start even if I hadn't driven it in ages. It was a great van.

[@rashke19]

I own Mercedes Benz 208D (1989, L2H1), still my favorite van off all vans that we owned during the years. Simply a van that will not let you down, it just keeps going. It has done 630 000km during the time we used it as a daily work horse, and still engine is as good as it was on day 1 we bought it, yeah rust took a toll on its looks but it has been retired for a while, still enjoy driving it around farm from time to time just to keep it in working order. My second favorite is Mercedes Sprinter 211CDI (2005, L2H2), it has done 517 000km and still going strong when called upon to do the work, but retired also. These new Sprinters simply don't have a "soul" it's tech and lots of electronic gizmos that makes your driving experience much better, but they lack personality. Still great vans, now own 316CDI (2016 L2H2) as a daily work horse. But those older ones are like a family members to me, by the sound they made you know what "mood" they are in, you feel connected to it and know exactly how much you can push them, and they will never let you down or leave stranded on the side of the road. Now I treat them as monuments, they helped our business grow and will never be sold. But would like to upgrade to an E-Sprinter once the range of EV commercial cars becomes better

[@user-yp9go9pj6n]

Самый лучший Мерседес у меня 308D уже 24 года ездим на нем .Машина Супер .Спасибо разработчику .Жаль , что Мерседес их не производит .Если есть такое слово надежность то это Мерседес T1

[@Sandgefluester]

Definitiv eines der Besten Autos, die jemals gebaut wurden! Hatte selber einen 207D und würde mir bei Bedarf jederzeit wieder einen T1/ T2 Kaufen 🙂

[@user-xt1bz8yp2j]

У меня t1 410d до сих пор на ходу ✊. Спасибо дизаинеру и инженерам Mercedes. 🙏🇰🇿

[@meritonsylka9330]

I would never changed this model with new models. Best engine ever.

[@boxerblauweiss]

Sehr bodenständiger und sympathischer Mensch 😊

[@FermaLuiRadu]

We need more parts for T1N becouse tere are great vans and the built quality is great very reliable car!!!

[@21x27]

even tho merc did not make it in india the force vans over here were still so incredible. brings me many memories especially when i see one today, even if its the new generation.

[@MercedesBenzVans]

We are happy to hear that. 😊 Vans are made to create memories. 💕

[@21x27]

@@MercedesBenzVans Wow can't believe a company replied within 2 hours :0. great job guys

[@MercedesBenzVans]

That's what we are here for. 😁 Thanks!

[@albertobalbas2530]

Danke Herr Stefan Heiliger. T1 sind seit Jahren überall. Die Jahre laufen und wir damit. T1 sind aktuell und Klasse auch. Grüße aus Spanien 👍♥️

[@MrDeepakvasudev]

Popular in India even today as Force Traveller. Various wheelbases are sold as Staff van, delivery van, ambulance, school van and police van.

[@user-om2oy3py4n]

У меня 208д 95г, пылинки с него сдуваю, большое спасибо инженерам мерседеса за это творение автомобильного искуства👍👍👍👍👍

[@BlacharzOstatniejSzansy]

Best van i own 307d. Will never sell it

[@MercedesBenzVans]

Wonderful, that you're so happy with your van. ❤

[@VC-rl5ju]

Still looks stylish today, much better looking than current car models.

[@Abandon7d]

Schoenster Transporter ever! I remember the first time seeing one on road. Love at first sight. Became a car designer myself years later :-)

[@HrBolzen]

Ein wahrlich schönes und (man kann schon sagen) legendäres Design. Da kann man definitiv stolz drauf sein! 🙏🏻

[@OzzyM1998]

I'm searching for one to do a world tour in - Legendary reliability will surely get me around with minimal issues! Sadly they are quite rare to find in Ireland, but still searching.

[@michellehavik2023]

best van in this era! strong engines, suspension and gearing system. i my opinion very underrated these days.. but i know these well. the sprinter 1gen is also a hit. i like these videos. on one day its priceless to have. the person itself side by side. love it

[@dimondubrovski5620]

I'm just going back to my childhood. When I went to different countries with my father. We had a 207d model.

[@sly9684]

Like me bro🖤

[@srhondapro38]

And me too...good old 207 d om616

[@V1er1f1ed]

@@sly9684 I still have a 210d :)

[@TheSuzukinutt]

I had 2 for my job , after them I had 3 Merc Sprinters ! The T1 was the best van I have ever had 😍 I im now on the hunt for an T1 James cook camper !

[@MercedesBenzVans]

Our fingers are crossed!💪

[@dorotawolska2000]

Mamy 1 mercedesa T1 ORYGINALNĄ SKUPIONĄ W 1994 roku w salonie mercedesa w Warszawie w Polsce w stanie idealnym

[@richk9374]

@@dorotawolska2000 chcecie sprzedać?

[@elgoncoffee]

I have one in Uganda ready for sell

[@edwardkennedy9919]

I also had two for my job as a plant mechanic in the 80s/90s you are right they were the best van ever made, a solid front beam axle with king pins and a leaf spring at each corner, built like a truck also comfortable, I had a 308d then a 310d, I loved them and now I have an old 208d autotrail campervan which has a turbo, good luck in finding a campervan.

[@TheEazy2000]

Bitte mehr solcher Videos! Großartig 👏🏽

[@griggs310]

Т1 это настоящий железный Мерседес, простой и надёжный. За внешний вид 10 из 10 "тёплый ламповый". Отсутствие на фиг ненужных электронных "помошников", рессорная подвеска, а поворот передних колёс на 54 градуса позволяет парковать в очень маленькие места. OM 602.940 очень бодро таскает длиннобазный с высокой крышей бус и прицеп. Спринтер, это пластмассовый ширпотреб по сравнению с Т1. Увидеть создателя и сказать ему спасибо было давней мечтой, дядечке и другим создателям всех благ. 310D автобус со мной с 2005 года, расставаться не собираемся.

[@TheNotoriousGallery]

Perfection! The design is timeless.

[@user-xq8jm9uh3j]

Огромное спасибо. Этому человеку, что создал совершенство. Посей день живут. У меня их две и люблю их. Всегда вспоминаю добрым словом о его создателе. Что прост в ремонте и живучие авто.

[@MercedesBenzVans]

We love the love! 😍

[@rus1007]

Купил Пежо боксер , очень не удобная машина в обслуживании после Мерседеса.

[@AndreyMinsk]

@@rus1007 ну Боксер это уже другое поколение, и другой подход - передний привод 👍

[@Alexdrummer09]

@@MercedesBenzVans I have a Mercedes-Benz w203. Thank you very much for this creation!

[@user-sw4yr5td8l]

Тоже в прошлом году купил себе 308D, привожу в порядок, дел очень много, как ни как машине в этом году 30 лет.

[@thebigbowler]

We had the 811D buses here in the UK. Travelled all over the county where I live growing up. Good work horse. 🐎

[@hunenkoenig]

Wunderschönes zeitloses Design.Ein sehr sympatischer Herr der eine Ikone erschaffen hat.Danke dafür

[@nazar6310]

лучший бус , машина легенда , в рейтинге надёжности на первом месте

[@stylemazta]

A timeless beauty!

[@s..4481]

Dobra robota Panie projektancie💪🇵🇱

[@Mochioverland]

Merci Monsieur Heiliger and Co. :)

[@masrurbekmuhammadov9377]

My father is the master and driver of this car. I grew up with these cars since I was a kid, the best van in the world 😍 I will buy one soon inshallah

[@user-eb1ms2cy8e]

У Меня 312 2000 год. Машина Супер. Производителям Уважение,Вы Лучшие. Мерседес -лучший автомобиль В Мире.

[@onlyme4741]

It’ is a work of art. I think it looks beautiful and I don’t even know why.

[@hirndl]

Sehr tolles Video!

[@VADELMASOSE-kh2zg]

ONE OF MY DREAMCARS. I WISHD ID HAD OLD DOPPELKABINE SPRINTER AND 307D AND VITO

[@smailovicshell7165]

Mercedes always has a love story

[@MercedesBenzVans]

❤

[@Nguyen.QuangHung]

Love this design 😍

[@mspolj1]

My dad had one of theese as a mobile fast food, aswell as a w124 taxi. His Mercedes cars inspired me to become a designer, and today I am designing autonomous delivery bots, imagine that!

[@jarekwitus3252]

Jeździłem tym mercedesem to było super auto dostawcze 👍👍👍👍 już nigdy nie będzie tych samochodów

[@tdziekan7039]

Też takim jeździłem 208. W 97r zaczynając karierę kierowcy, 😀 auto niezawodne. Wtedy tych kaczek było jeszcze dużo na drogach. To takie w124 w dostawczaku. Bardzo dobry i nie zawodny sprzęt

[@gaspdahl1]

@@tdziekan7039 I would say technically more similarities to W 123 than W 124. Ich wurde sagen, technisch mehr gleichwertig von dem W 123 als W 124.

[@varun1036]

Force motors India still makes this...we call it the Tempo Traveller. It's used as an ambulance and as a passenger carrier. Absolutely fabulous engine and design

[@arbrimehdija5821]

We used to have one but it was the 409D model, year 1983, equipped with 5cylinder 300d engine and a big body. My dad and I drove it for 13 years and it never let us down even in the worst roads and overweight!

[@thomaskollinger8547]

Ich liebe diesen Transporter sehr. Alles übersichtlich, funktional, kein Schnickschnack. Zuverlässig und robust. Hab Erfahrung aus 33 jahren mit ihm.❤

[@Automobiliana]

I could have listened to this for an hour easily

[@qua2493]

My father still uses Mercedes 208d. Still great : )

[@MercedesBenzVans]

A man with great taste.😏

[@goias64henzovinicius95]

@@MercedesBenzVans tenho um mercedes benz 308 a gasolina. Preciso de peças para ele..obrigado..estou no brazil..

[@THALASA]

Nice to see a Mercedes van that has not Rusted away, like all of them

[@kevingrabowski4971]

Vielleicht der beste Transporter, den Mercedes verkauft hat. Der Ruf des 207 D und 307 D in der Welt ist Legendär. Ein Wagen der ewig läuft. Er braucht tatsächlich nur normale Pflege...man kann vieles noch selbst machen.

[@Goku_juega34]

mejor del siglo mercedes 310D

[@przemyslawgorzynski9813]

Moja młodość upłynęła mi w takim mesiu ojciec miał takiego i prowadził firmę transportową objechałem nim całą Europę w latach 90 to była dobra maszyna wolna i hałaśliwa ale solidna! Tylko kilka razy nie dojechał do domku o własnych siłach na 700 000 km to naprawdę niewiele. Potem przesiadłem się na VW LT ale to już nie było to samo. 👋😉

[@klauspudding1242]

Beautiful van, I remember seeing a lot of these in Lithuania

[@peterfehertoi6901]

We have one of these masterpiece, what is preparing into retire. I will never have a car as good as the 208D...😕

[@MercedesBenzVans]

We're so happy to read how much you love your star!🤗

[@milehighclassics]

Lovely to see

[@f.f.thegentlemandriver]

Perfect Van

[@sprinter977]

great video!

[@MercedesBenzVans]

We are glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

[@dek.2903]

Waaw we still rock the bens here in Ghana. Very strong car

[@muhammadmuhibbullah2339]

T1 is absolutely a perfect model us ad its been wonderful vehicles you can imagine, the beauty you can't say in words

[@TURBODON.6]

I remember my uncle and many people in Albania had these vans, use to love going on rides with my uncle in this thing even if it was just down to the main road.

[@mariaataou5632]

Amazing

[@Marius-123]

Das ist wahnsinnig wie oft man dieses Fahrzeug noch sieht obwohl es zwischen 1977 und 1995 gebaut wurde und der T1 ist vom Design her unverkennbar und ein Transporter mit Kultstatus

[@MercedesBenzVans]

🔝

[@aurusarg709]

there are many cars in the world, but Mercedes, Benz. There is one on the whole planet , one only name is the whole price ! this is a strict spirit , reliability , the king of the track !

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

My Uncle had one of these, for delivering cookers and electrical appliances.

[@marockxxx]

This guy is a legend!!!!!

[@0cer0]

Great memories. I loved sitting in the middle seat as a kid. I placed the fingernails of my left hand very lightly on the black ball of the gearshift lever so that they were made to dance by its vibrations… Still a nice, elegant and appropriate design.

[@Oleg_Mercedesovich]

Одно из лучших творений Даймлер!

[@antonioZaRasFiNaLbOsS]

My father had one of these a long time ago. A true Mercedes van! One of the most reliable vans ever made!

[@MercedesBenzVans]

Thanks so much for that lovely comment. Happy memories. 😍

[@antonioZaRasFiNaLbOsS]

​@@MercedesBenzVans 🚐❤👍

[@ammagato]

Il "classico" non passa mai di moda!

[@bernhardstollinger9527]

Danke! Ich freue mich jedes mal, wenn ich einsteige.

[@MercedesBenzVans]

So soll das sein. 😊

[@martingruning4203]

Ich liebe den T1, fahre ihn auch heute noch als TSF einer freiwilligen Feuerwehr - mit 30 Jahren auf dem roten Buckel. Der MB T1 zählt für mich genau wie der VW T2 der achtziger Jahre zu den Ikonen des Nutzfahrzeugbaus!

[@gbbug01]

My favourite van I’ve owned 3 of them

[@ciekawypasjonat6342]

Kaczuszka to świetny sprzęt. Dużo u nas pracowało i przewoziło. zawsze jest uśmiech jak taka się ujrzy na drodze

[@grepaa]

Zgadza sie😊

[@KabirWorld]

In india we have a running mode like this with the name "Force Traveller".

[@recycleman975]

you have many vario ambulances in india

[@DVBLEX]

In Ukraine we had a lot of them back in 2000s

[@ravikanth639]

Correct... Force copied it

[@1y3911]

Yes.

[@1y3911]

@@ravikanth639 maybe.

[@shankarbalan3813]

A timeless design. Lives on in India in the form of the Tempo Traveller/ Force Traveller.

[@igor-t_tpoh__ua416]

Купив цей авто коли їй було 8 років... зараз цій машині 34 роки(1988- 2022)... ще працює....дякую виробникам Mercedes за якість . Це витвір якості і надійності. Слава Україні..!

[@MercedesBenzVans]

Wow, thanks so much for that lovely comment. Here's to many more (s)miles with your van!

[@igor-t_tpoh__ua416]

@@MercedesBenzVans thank you, friend..!

[@adolfadolfovich7297]

Stefan, gut gemacht 👍👆 MB T-1🚐!!! 🎥👍

[@ryancap1188]

I want one , looks sick

[@PanzerGarage]

superbe exemplaire ! il est vraiment en parfait état !

[@ali_alhajj]

مرسديس بينز فخر الصناعه الألمانية ❤

[@cessposter]

this is the only time i can brag to people that i have travelled in a benz

[@papitruck]

En todo la historia de Mercedes..el mejor diseño es este!!

[@ElectrifiedStud]

Legend

[@user2144]

Beautiful

[@user-rp3qy2lu3m]

First Time i see this car without rust

[@bulbulali]

Iconic legend ❤️

[@vadimkravchenko5013]

Машина из эпохи настоящих автомобилей.

[@j4n_grf760]

Weiß noch ganz genau als ich nach dem Gottesdienst an meiner Kommunion mit so einem nach Hause gefahren bin. Mein Vater hatte den von der Firma aus fahren dürfen, da er zu dem Zeitpunkt kein privates Auto hatte. Auch unzählige Umzüge haben wir mit dem Auto hinter uns gebracht. War immer ein wahnsinniges Erlebnis.

[@Culturaoverland]

Fabricados para durar toda la vida, que maravilla de furgoneta....😍😍

[@deeplisten2306]

thank you mercedes. you are always the greatest ❤️

[@erikpedersen7843]

Most beautiful van EVER🙂

[@hassanlabyad4082]

We still have these and w201 or w123 mercedes in morroco Really reliable