I'm useing my G as a comparison for this one. The early G's were under the influence of the commercial division and thus shared a lot of the same components. I know for a fact that the combination switch on my 82 was from the TN series whereas a year or two later production was transferred over to the passenger car division which then started taking components out of the W123 line.

Early W460








Later W460 (Note the W123 switches)

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

All I've ever seen on the TN's is the com switch like the ones in the vehicles you pictures. I've never seen one like the single part you have pictured.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

You're probably right

Here are some shots of the dashboard. The control stalk doesn't have any electronics. It just switches the turn signals and actuates the high beams.

I found a service record for an oil change from November 1979 and the van had 6890km at that point. I guess that means that it has to be a '77, '78, or '79. The low mileage probably means that '79 is more likely.

I have pictures of a sticker on the engine that has quite a few numbers that I can't interpret. If it might help in nailing things down more precisely, I'll post it.

Also, if anyone's interested in photos of other parts of the van, just let me know and I'll snap some.

Thanks for all the help and enthusiasm!

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1975 207d 56,000 miles

Yep, steering wheel, climate control, accelerator pedal and switches are the same.

Where is your combination switch? (You have to be able to signal some way....)

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

The lever to the left of the steering column (picture #4), controls the turn signals and the high beams.

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1975 207d 56,000 miles

Really? Funny looking little thing...... (It looks more like a column shifter!) What about windshield wipers? Presumably one of the dash switches?

(Forgive me i've never seen one of these vans up close before )

Yes, the dash switches control the heater fan, wipers, and headlights.

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1975 207d 56,000 miles

Neat.

Can you post a few pictures of the interior?
What is the history of the van?
What have you done to it since it was purchased 3 years ago?

Wow, this isn't a "just" 207 D. This is a "Westfalia" - the S-class in the camper class of that time!!!
Write the FIN (VIN), I'll try to clarify the date of production.

Yep, it's the James Cook edition

Unfortunately, the interior and camper amenities are not in great condition and need some work. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.

The Chassis Number is 60137718090985. This is the best I've been able to do at decoding it so far: VIN Decoder MERCEDES-BENZ 207 D/208 D. The production year isn't encoded, so I think the only way to come up with it would be to compare the serial number to other vans of the same vintage.

I've attached pictures of the engine sticker too, in case any of the numbers on it are useful.

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1975 207d 56,000 miles

207 D (station wagon, complete, 3350 mm wheelbase)
Engine: 616.934 10 046650
Transmission: 711.200 10 090443
Steering: 760.204 10 009283
Front axle: 730.445 16 091518
Rear axle: 741.400 16 592580
Body: 601.551 18 089231
Color: 9018 - papyrus white
Lighting unit: Hella/Ulo
Order number: 7 8 248 00532
Dealer: 248 - Kassel branch
Wheels: KRONPRINZ

Salut!

Here are some interior pics.

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1975 207d 56,000 miles

... and a few more.

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1975 207d 56,000 miles

Very nice. I've had both a 307d Class A and a 409d van conversion. I sold my 409d because it didn't have enough room for 3 of us and our gear. What did that set you back? I've seen them go for up to around $15k on Ebay. How many miles on it?

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13