Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WDB4632501X126440
The Gel�ndewagen has always struck a fine balance between luxury
and ruggedness. Its utilitarian nature initially kept the G-wagen
from the U.S. market for fear that its practical nature conflicted
with America's view of Mercedes-Benz as an elite luxury brand. Yet,
the magnetic pull of the G-Class was so strong that they began to
trickle into the country via import in the late 1990s before it
officially launched in 2002.
This 2001 Mercedes-Benz G 320 Cabriolet was imported new into the
United States just one year before the G-wagen officially landed on
U.S. shores. Even in subsequent years, Mercedes never offered the
two-door G-wagen in America, making this example exceptionally rare
stateside. The G 320 is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic with
Grey leather interior, and features Walnut trim accents on the
steering wheel, center console, and gear shift lever. It features
an electric folding top, power front seats, factory navigation and
entertainment system, rear tire cover, 18-inch alloy wheels, front
brush guard with lamp guards and running boards. Denoted by its
naming convention, the G 320 sports a 3.2-liter inline-six and a
five-speed automatic transmission.
The CARFAX Vehicle History Report records that the vehicle was
first registered in Georgia in 2003. It resided in the Southern
states until a California-based enthusiast purchased it in 2016.
The G 320 received regular maintenance at Village Automotive Repair
in Santa Barbara, who installed a battery charger and replaced the
gas pedal, pedal position sensor, and front shock absorbers. In
2018, the rare Mercedes was acquired by Stu Carpenter, founder of
classic luxury car dealer Copley Motorcars with it later changing
hands to an owner in Florida in 2020. The car was inspected and
serviced in July 2024 by esteemed Mercedes expert Wolfgang Ritter
in New Jersey. Ritter's thorough servicing included refreshing the
driveshaft and replacing front suspension components, a steering
shock, and fluids and filters. Carpenter reacquired the G 320 in
2025, returning it briefly to the Copley collection. Offered now
with approximately 38,700 miles, this tastefully specified two-door
convertible G-Wagen is a coveted example among Gel�ndewagen circles
and remains a rare sight on U.S. roads.
