Mercedes-Benz TN facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mercedes-Benz TN/T1 |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Also called | Bremen Transporter Togo Atlas (Philippines) |
| Production | 1977–1995 |
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| Class | Van (M) Small truck |
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| Predecessor | Harburg Transporter |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
The Mercedes-Benz TN was a series of vans and minibuses. It was also known as the T1. The famous car company Mercedes-Benz built these vehicles. They were made from 1977 until 1995.
The T1 was very versatile. You could find it as a box van, which is like a big box on wheels for carrying things. It was also made as a flatbed light truck, which has an open back for hauling cargo. Plus, it was available as a minibus, perfect for carrying groups of people.
The Force Motors Traveller
In 1986, the Mercedes-Benz T1 design was also used in India. A company called Bajaj Tempo, which is now known as Force Motors, worked with Mercedes-Benz. They started building similar vehicles for India. These were called the Force Motors Traveller and the Tempo Traveller. They became very popular in India.
Gallery
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A view of the back of a Mercedes T1 van.
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This is a Mercedes-Benz 207D van.
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A Mercedes-Benz 207D flat-bed truck.
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A Force Motors Traveller used as an ambulance.
Images for kids
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A side view of a Mercedes-Benz T1.
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A T1 van that used to be a police patrol vehicle in Hong Kong.
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A Mercedes T1 pickup truck.
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A 209D model with a double cab.
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A Mercedes T1 410 model used as a fire engine.
