To Be OFFERED AT AUCTIONEstimate:
€60,000 - €90,000
- The first Puch V-8 500 GE in 1993, one of only three built
- Used for homologation, testing, and press drives in-period
- Limited-edition G-Wagen, with huge specification and range of
original paperwork on file to prove this is the first 500GE
Please note that this lot will need to be collected from Tilburg,
Netherlands.
While modern automobile manufacturers seem to introduce new models
or facelifts to existing models every few years, the Mercedes-Benz
Gel�ndewagen looks almost exactly the same now (even following its
most recent update) as it did when introduced. Sold under the Puch
name in some markets, such as Austria, the 'G' was and still is
considered the ultimate in luxury off-roading.
Within the 'G' community, there are some models which stand out.
These include the 500 GE, which was the first G-Wagen sold with a
V-8; 446 were produced between 1993 and 1994. The car offered here
is the first of only three extant Puch G-Wagen, built in 1993, and
the 'VA' in its VIN identifies the car as being built in Austria by
Puch, rather than by Mercedes-Benz. This car was used by the Steyr
Daimler Puch Fahrzeugtechnik for homologation, testing, and press
drives and is featured in period brochures and magazines.
This 500 GE's early history is confirmed by its original 1993
Austrian registration, data card, and an email from S-Tec.
Delivered new in the highly attractive Amethystblau Metallic
(DB3338) over a two-tone grey-and-black leather interior, it is
equipped with side steps and bull bars. This car was loaded with a
huge amount of standard equipment, such as electric and heated
front seats, cruise control, an electric sunroof, and aluminium
wheels. Offered now in partially restored condition, this 500 GE
would make a perfect everyday driving car, particularly following
its recent engine and transmission service. As the very first of
its kind, this Puch 500 GE will surely remain highly collectable in
the future.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/es20.
