Mercedes-Benz N1300

The Mercedes-Benz N1300 is a light commercial vehicle designed and manufactured by the Spanish subsidiary IMOSA (Industrias del Motor SA) based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country, north of Spain.

In 1966 all models received a minor facelift, with a double, trapezoidal mesh grille now fitted to the two-strokes as well as diesels.

A wide variety of bodystyles were developed as production continued, including a double-cab pickup, a beverage delivery vehicle, a butane gas canister transporter, high-roofed models, an ambulance and others.

Volkswagen intended to build 125,000 passenger cars annually in Spain, but the proposal was rejected by the Spanish government in 1966.

Daimler-Benz, meanwhile, kept their interest in engine manufacturers ENMASA - which was merged with Mercedes' Madrid-based distributor IDASA to form a new company called CISPALSA (Compañia Hispano Alemana de Productos Mercedes-Benz, S.A.) in February 1969.

The bodywork was modified at the front and rear, with a wider lower grille with the three-pointed star and new, larger, upright taillights similar to those used on the Volkswagen Type 2.

The four-speed transmission was now fully synchronized, while the maximum power of the OM636 engine was increased to 47 PS (35 kW) at 3500 rpm.

DKW F 1000, rear view
Rear view of Mercedes-Benz N 1300