Mercedes L319 Range Extended
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A LONG-WHEELBASE version of the in• Mercedes-Benz L319 light commercial chassis has been put into production' by Daimler-Benz A.G., Stuttgart. The new type, which will be available in the U.K. through Mercedes-Benz (Great Britain) Ltd., from September, has a wheelbase of 11 ft. 9.75 in. and a gross rating of 3 tons 16.5 cwt. The original model, which continues -in production, has a wheelbase of 911' 4.25 in. and a gross 'rating of 3 tons 11 Cwt. The extra length gives 30 per. cent more load space.
It is understood that the price of the long-wheelbase diesel model in chassiscab form will be approximately £1,258 in this country, compared-with £1,220 for the standard version.