In 1963, ENMASA started production of the L-319D van in Sant Andreu (Barcelona), which was eventually considered the first Mercedes-Benz "made in Spain" commercial vehicle. This model remained in production in Spain until 1971 and, together with the OM636 engine, it was the starting point for Mercedes-Benz to establish itself as a brand in Spain.

In September 1955, Mercedes presented its transporter "L 319" and the minibus "O 319" at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The first versions had a 43 hp diesel or 65 hp petrol engine. Later there was a 50 hp diesel engine (OM 621), eventually even a 55 hp diesel. The petrol engine was increased to 68 hp, at the end of production in 1966 the "most powerful" 319 had an impressive 80 hp.

The L 319 was available from the factory in four different body styles. With a gross weight of 3.6 tons and compact dimensions, the new L 319 series was simply ideal for craftsmen and traders. And despite its robust design, the L 319 had a high payload capacity of between 1.6 and 1.8 tons, depending on the version.

Initially manufactured in Sindelfingen, van production was relocated to Düsseldorf in 1962. Daimler-Benz AG had taken over this plant together with Auto Union in 1958, and Düsseldorf has remained the company’s van plant to this day, being the home of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter today. The third production location for the L 319 was Vitoria in Spain, where the vans were assembled in the 1960s, using parts kits supplied by the Düsseldorf plant.

This L319 with diesel engine was produced in Spain in 1963. It was imported to the Netherlands by the current owner in 2021. The car has a Dutch license plate.

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