Vehicle Description
1980 Mercedes-Benz 300GD G-Wagon - Rare 5-Cylinder Diesel Solid
Frame 9-Passenger 4WD 5-Cylinder Diesel 4-Speed Manual ???
Legendary Gelandewagen - The Original G-Class For sale is a rare
and iconic 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300GD (W460)-the grandfather of all
modern G-Wagens. Powered by the bulletproof OM617NA 5-cylinder
diesel engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, this 4x4
legend is equipped with front and rear locking differentials,
making it one of the most capable and utilitarian vehicles ever
built. ?? Vehicle Overview Engine: OM617 5-Cylinder Diesel
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual Drivetrain: 4WD with Front & Rear
Lockers Mileage: 34,599 (TMU) Exterior Color: Burgundy Interior
Color: Tan (removed and stored) Seating: 9 (Includes rare rear
jumper seats for 4 passengers) Title: Clean ?? Maintenance &
Condition Owned for 7 years and used as a robust daily driver, the
vehicle has been well cared for mechanically with the following
recent maintenance: ? New shock absorbers (all 4) ? New springs
(all 4) ? Replaced both front steering knuckles ? New radiator
shield ? Valve adjustments (twice) ?? Note: The coolant recently
began leaking, so the vehicle is currently not driven and will need
to be towed. The frame is solid with no structural rust, though
body rust is present and restoration will be needed down the road.
The interior has been removed, safely stored, and included with the
sale, along with rare rear jump seats that increase passenger
capacity to 9-a highly desirable feature rarely seen. ?? Why This
G-Wagen? This 300GD is the real deal-not a modern luxury SUV but a
hand-built, military-grade workhorse straight from Graz, Austria.
It represents the genesis of the entire G-Class lineage, preceding
the G500, G550, G63, G65, and GE models. Whether you're looking to
restore a piece of off-road history, build a rugged overlanding
rig, or add a rare G-Wagon to your collecti
