Vehicle Description
1985 Mercedes Benz 280GE 4×4 G-Wagen
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, sometimes called G-Wagen, short for Geländewagen, “cross country vehicle”), is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV manufactured by Magna Steyr (formerly Steyr-Daimler-Puch) in Austria and sold by Mercedes-Benz. In certain markets, it has been sold under the Puch name as Puch G. The G-Wagen was initially designed as a military vehicle and is known for its boxy styling and body-on-frame construction. It uses three fully locking differentials, one of the few vehicles to have such a feature. The G-Class has been in production and is one of the longest produced Mercedes-Benz in Daimler’s history, with a span of 35 years. Only the Unimog surpasses it.
The first major refinements were introduced in 1981, including an automatic transmission, air conditioning, an auxiliary fuel tank, all of which are available on this G-Wagen. The 1985 G-Wagen came with fuel injection, more comfortable and supportive front seats, auxiliary heating, wider tires and fender flares. 1985 also brought a locking differential, central door locking and a tachometer although all gauges were in European measures at this time.
This G-Wagen has just 94xxx kilometers on the odometer, just 59000 American miles. The condition of this all original 4×4 will reflect that result. Overall, this Rarely seen 31 year old Luxury SUV is in tip-top shape and incredible condition.
The interior is 100% original and has barely a mark on it. All gauges are clean and clear and work as they should. The plaid seating looks beautiful although there is a small seam tare on the drivers seat as shown. As minor as can be for a 31 year old SUV.
The exterior is equally as nice. There is no evidence of this SUV ever being in an accident. All body panels are straight and the paint still shines bright. The drives side front fender has a few paint bubbles (as shown) which seems as though theyve been there for decades. There is no rust spots to the body or undercarriage. Amazing for a vehicle of this age. All glass is original.
The 2.8Litre engine starts and runs beautifully. it was driven to us from Connecticut without a problem. All gears shift easily. Brakes and tires are fairly new and were changed within the past year.
This very early G-Wagen was the start of what is today, one of finest vehicles on the road today… and one of the most costly.
Call us for more information or stop by anytime for a test drive. You will not be disappointed.
