1975 Mercedes-Benz LPK608 Fire Engine Bar & Camper Conversion
Highlights
- Professionally converted into a comfortable off-grid campervan
- Features an external five-tap draft bar and accompanying refrigerators, presenting enormous business potential
- Retains all its original fire engine features, including working sirens
- High-quality interior fashioned from Canadian Cedar
- Imported from Poland in 2019, where it was still in service until 2017
- One of a kind rare truck being the LPK series. Not to be confused with the LP608
The Appeal
For those seeking a ready-made business complete with accommodation, this cleverly converted Mercedes-Benz LPK608 fire engine has a great deal of potential. Imported from Poland in 2019, this Mercedes-Benz' current owner has since professionally converted it into a mobile five-tap draft beer bar, ideal for serving customers at shows, festivals or on the high street.
What makes this conversion a cut above the rest though, is the fact that inside we find a beautifully made, high-quality camper interior fashioned from Canadian Cedar. It seats five going down the road and additionally features a double bed, toilet and well-equipped kitchen.
What makes this conversion a cut above the rest though, is the fact that inside we find a beautifully made, high-quality camper interior fashioned from Canadian Cedar. It seats five going down the road and additionally features a double bed, toilet and well-equipped kitchen.
The LPK608 has proved an excellent basis for this build, not only because it boasts distinctive retro fire engine looks, but also because its underpinnings are legendary amongst commercial vehicle aficionados. Powered by the inimitable OM314 engine, the vendor remarks that it starts every time and drives very well.
Undoubtedly, the fact this example was used and maintained by the Polish Fire Service until 2017 has aided its preservation and we can report that it remains in very good condition for a vehicle of its age. The business side of the build has been tried and tested over two summers, serving cold beer to summer festival-goers without any issues.
Undoubtedly, the fact this example was used and maintained by the Polish Fire Service until 2017 has aided its preservation and we can report that it remains in very good condition for a vehicle of its age. The business side of the build has been tried and tested over two summers, serving cold beer to summer festival-goers without any issues.
This converted fire engine has a great deal to offer, both commercially and as a fabulous off-grid camper. Don’t miss this unrepeatable opportunity to acquire something unique and brimming with potential.
History and Paperwork
- Manufactured in 1972 and served as a fire truck in Poland until 2017
- Imported to the UK in 2019
- Converted into a camper and bar in the UK, with the build process documented by the vendor on Instagram
- Accompanied by a maintenance history from Poland and the UK
- V5C present
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- 47,504 kilometres indicated
The Condition
- The A beautifully preserved example, benefitting from judicious Fire Service maintenance until 2017
- The standard of conversion work is evidently very high, a testament to the vendor’s skills and ideas
- Interior is solidly constructed from Canadian Cedar and is tastefully appointed
- Equipped for off-grid living with solar power
- Washroom and fully functional water system with 70L water tank
- A remote rain sensor extractor fan.
- An intelligent Shunt system for the twin leisure batteries.
- Fully insulated throughout using high quality industrial TEK SOUND materials for floor chassis and walls plus 30mm insulation boarding. Built with cold climate travel conditions.
- The exterior retains all original and includes working fire engine accessories
- Provides comfortable seating for five for travel
- Large double bed fitted
- An opening sky light hatch has been added to the roof
- Well-equipped kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Having been used sparingly since its completion, the interior is free from designs of excessive wear or damage
- We understand all the lighting and domestic appliances to be in good working order
- Features a five-tap draft bar and fridges, all reportedly in excellent working condition
- Incorporates two external fridges and space for branding
The Mechanics
- Equipped with the robust 3.9-litre OM314 four-cylinder diesel engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Well-maintained and reportedly in excellent working condition
- Starts reliably and drives well according to the vendor
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1975
- Make Mercedes
- Model LPK608
- Colour Red
- Odometer 47,504 Kilometres
- Engine size 3900
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Rugeley
- Location Staffordshire
- Country United Kingdom
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