Highlights

Just 5,619 kilometres from new
Originally supplied to the Singapore Military and now UK registered
Presented in superb original condition
Right-hand drive
Will come with a fresh MOT

The Appeal

While today’s G Wagons are usually swathed in quilted oxblood leather and seldom come closer to off-road driving than encountering the occasional fallen leaf in Kensington, their forebears were rather different…

This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 240GD is unashamedly utilitarian, devoid of creature comforts and even solid door tops! Built to military specifications, it was dispatched new to Singapore and clearly saw very little use before making its way to the UK in September 2022. Presented in excellent original condition with just 5,619 kilometres on the odometer, it would make fabulous rural transport and is a novel alternative to a classic Land Rover.

The History and Paperwork

Just 5,619 kilometres from new
Supplied new to the Singapore Military
Right-hand drive
UK registered since September 2022
Its last MOT expired in September 2023
No advisories were identified during the last MOT test
Original and unrestored

The Interior

Basic and exceedingly rugged
No carpets, mats or door trims fitted
Seating for four
Original vinyl seats in very good order for their age
The front seat squabs have drain holes for use without the roof fitted in adverse weather
Barely any wear to the controls
Some slight wear and general age-related deterioration to various painted steel elements
Some fogging to the instruments
Speedometer in kilometres
The spare wheel and ‘jerry’ can be found behind the front passenger seat

The Exterior

The canvas rood looks to be in great condition
Original drab paintwork in very good order for a military vehicle of this vintage
Straight bodywork
No signs of excessive corrosion to the body, underside or running gear
The steel wheels and off-road tyres all appear in fantastic shape
Nato tow hitch finished in red
Various electrical outlets compatible with the 24v system including a 12-pin outlet
Adjustable folding legs fitted to the tailgate
Heavy-duty light cages fitted
Both bumpers appear in fantastic order
Various convoy lights fitted

The Mechanics

2.4-litre four-cylinder diesel engine
Four-wheel drive and low-range
Coil-sprung beam axles front and rear
Four-speed manual gearbox
Said to be in fine running and driving order
No advisories or faults were identified during the last MOT

Summary

Boasting incredible off-road ability, early G Class Mercedes-Benz are some of the most dependable vehicles ever made. This hardly-used and immensely original military example would make for a very usable classic or could even be put to work. UK registered and helpful in right-hand drive, this is sure to be much-coveted by Mercedes collectors and militaria enthusiasts.

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