Mercedes Benz G Wagen 240GD SWB convertible £ 29,950

This Mercedes Benz G-Wagen – a first series W460 model – is a short wheelbase, 2-door convertible variant and was first registered in 1987 and supplied to the Singapore Army. It is therefore both right hand drive and in a full military camouflage finish. It is powered by the 240D 4-cylinder diesel engine, driving through a 4-speed manual gearbox. We know little of its military service – other than it has not seen a great deal of use and assume it would have been regularly and carefully maintained. Sold off as ‘Army surplus’, it was imported to, and re-registered, in the UK in March 2023, before moving to Jersey just a couple of months later.

Mechanically, everything works as it should, with 4-wheel drive available for forays into the countryside. The bodywork is in very good condition and shows no signs of hard use or damage in service. The G-Wagen still sports a number of military fixtures – tailgate legs, Jerry can holder, towing hook etc. - but the gun has been removed! The interior is best described as ‘spartan’, it pampers neither driver nor passengers, but everything is there and in good condition. The 4 vinyl-covered seats are fully weatherproof and equipped with seatbelts (the rear seats fold away). The canvas roof (which can be removed) fully covers the driver’s area, but only offers a little protection to rear seat passengers.

A rugged and truly practical classic off-road, utility vehicle. It is in a very good overall condition and drives well.