Border mail 2000 valkenburg
A blast from the past!
The Border Mail 2000 was a popular Dutch postal van, produced by the Valkenburg-based company, Valkenburg Automobiel Maatschappij (VAM). The Border Mail 2000 was a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, designed specifically for postal services.
Here are some key features of the Border Mail 2000:
- Design: The van had a distinctive design, with a long, flat body and a sloping roof. It was designed to accommodate a large number of mailbags and to provide easy access for postal workers.
- Capacity: The Border Mail 2000 had a large cargo capacity, with a volume of around 12 cubic meters. This allowed it to carry a significant amount of mail and packages.
- Engine: The van was powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM 904 LA diesel engine, producing 120 horsepower.
- Transmission: The engine was paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
- Dimensions: The Border Mail 2000 was approximately 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) long, 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) wide, and 2.8 meters (9.2 feet) high.
- Weight: The van had a gross vehicle weight of around 4,500 kilograms (9,921 pounds).
- Production: The Border Mail 2000 was produced from 1995 to 2005, with a total production run of around 1,500 units.
The Border Mail 2000 was widely used by postal services in the Netherlands and other European countries, and it remains a popular sight on Dutch roads to this day.