1987 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon 300 GD M4
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Highlights
- MOT valid until 22nd April 2025
- Just three registered keepers
- 56,511 miles indicated and believed correct
- Used very sparingly over the past two decades
- Subject to a great deal of work during the eight years of current ownership including a brake system rebuild in 2017, a full respray in 2020 and most recently, a fuel system/glow plug overhaul in 2024
The Appeal
We can only imagine how fearful Jeep, Land Rover and Toyota must have been when the G-Wagen came to market in 1979. Developed by Steyr in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, it was a game changer in the 4x4 field, proving stronger and more capable than just about anything else money could buy. Much like the Range Rover, today, the G-Wagen is a paragon of luxury, yet, during its early days, it was far more utilitarian.
We’re delighted to offer this highly original and well-maintained 1987 300 GD M4 which is presented in very good, usable condition. The previous owner stored the G-Wagen for around ten years, barely using it during this time, and the vendor has seldom driven it during their (circa) eight-year tenure too - although they have carried out a great deal of work.
The 56,511 miles indicated on the odometer are believed correct, based on the surviving paperwork, and the G-Wagen has had just three registered keepers from new. Complete with an MOT valid until 22nd April 2025, this well-sorted classic offroader is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- Sold new to a Mr Lindsay of Burton upon Trent
- Details of the original owner and supplying dealer can reportedly be found within the history file
- Owned by the vendor for around eight years
- Just three registered keepers
- The previous owner had it stored for around ten years, using it very infrequently
- Used sparingly since around 2002
- 56,511 miles indicated and believed genuine
- Invoices present for work completed during present ownership
- MOT recently renewed - valid until 22nd April 2025
- V5C present
The Condition
- Commendably original and well-preserved inside and out
- Straight and solid-looking bodywork
- Full respray carried out in 2020
- The inner and outer sills were replaced in 2018
- Treated for corrosion and WaxOyled in 2020
- Well-presented underside
- Lightly patinated throughout - commensurate with age and vehicles of this type
- Equipped with a tow bar
- In 2020, it received new headlamp surrounds, new door and sill protective trims, new mudguards, bumper end caps, gear shift cover, number plate bracket and fuel tank straps
- New tyres were fitted in 2020 and are reportedly still in good order
- Well-presented and original interior
- Some wear to carpet
- One trim missing from boot area
- Slight rip to drivers seat, although otherwise the cloth upholstery presents nicely
- The heater can been intermittent, but otherwise, the cabin electrics and controls are reportedly in good order
The Mechanics
- 2,998 cc OM616 five-cylinder diesel engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Equipped with four-wheel-drive and low-range
- Reportedly running and driving very well
- All presents nicely and looks to be original under the bonnet
- New calipers, brake shoes, and wheel cylinders fitted in 2017
- The starter motor was reconditioned in 2018
- New window regulator and battery fitted in 2019
- Full service carried out in 2020
- Gearbox Centre in Northampton opened the gearbox and said it didn’t require a rebuild - so the fluids and gaskets were changed before it was sealed up again
- Radiator reconditioned in early 2024
- The fuel injectors and pipes were ultrasonically cleaned in March 2024, new injector seals were fitted and the glow plug system was serviced
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1987
- Make Mercedes
- Model G Wagon
- Colour Green
- Odometer 56,511 Miles
- Engine size 2998
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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- Karl88 £9,000 03/05/24
- andrewt•••• £7,500 03/05/24
- Karl88 £7,000 03/05/24
- andrewt•••• £2,000 02/05/24
- mukhtar•••• £1,100 02/05/24
- ARJC £1,000 02/05/24
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