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LOT 204

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE Chassis no. WDB46023217063144

Sold for €39,100 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 204

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE
Chassis no. WDB46023217063144

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE
Chassis no. WDB46023217063144

•Desirable 1st Series model
•Excellent original condition
•Full maintenance record

Footnotes

Introduced in 1979, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 'Geländewagen' (tough terrain vehicle) was the result of a joint venture with Steyr-Daimler-Puch, a firm with considerable experience in developing four-wheel drive systems for off-road vehicles. Its purposeful appearance – fundamentally unchanged throughout its life – and engineering excellence has secured the 'G-Wagen' cult status, making it one of the most coveted of classic 4x4s. Taking its cue from the rival Land Rover, the early G-Wagen was not luxurious by any means, featuring manually wound windows and fabric upholstery, but soon established a reputation for being able to traverse the most challenging terrain. This capability was emphatically demonstrated in 1983 when a 280GE crewed by Jacky Ickx and Claude Brasseur won what is arguably the toughest off-road event in the world, the Paris-Dakar Rally.

The 1st Series 280GE offered here is powered by a 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine and has the desirable double rear doors. Un-restored and described by the vendor as in excellent condition throughout, this superb G-Wagen retains its original paintwork and desirable black/grey chequered cloth interior. Other noteworthy features include driving lights, original Blaupunkt radio, original Boss alarm, and modern refrigerant in the air conditioning system. The car is offered with Spanish Permiso de Circulación, current technical inspection, and its service book containing a full maintenance record.

Mercedes-Benz 280GE 1985
Châssis n° WDB46023217063144

•Séduisant modèle de la première série
•Excellent état d'origine
•Historique d'entretien complet

Dévoilé en 1979, le Mercedes-Benz classe G Geländewagen (véhicule tout terrain) résultait d'un partenariat avec Steyr-Daimler-Puch, une firme jouissant d'une immense expérience dans le domaine des systèmes pour véhicules à quatre roues motrices. Son aspect pratique – fondamentalement inchangé tout au long de sa vie – et son excellente conception mécanique avait conféré au classe G le statut de véhicule culte, en faisant l'un des 4x4 classiques les plus convoités. Inspiré de son rival Land Rover, le premier classe G n'était absolument pas luxueux, recourant à des vitres à manivelles et des sièges en tissu, mais acquit rapidement la réputation de passer partout. Cette habilité fut magistralement mise en valeur en 1983 quand un 280GE piloté par Jacky Ickx et Claude Brasseur remporta ce qui est l'une des plus difficiles épreuves hors piste du monde, le rallye-raid Paris-Dakar.

Ce 280GE de la 1e série proposé ici est équipé d'un moteur six cylindres 2,8 litres et de l'intéressante double porte arrière. Non restauré et décrit par le vendeur comme en excellent état général, ce superbe classe G conserve sa peinture d'origine et son séduisant intérieur en tissu à damier gris et noir. Les autres caractéristiques remarquables comprennent les phares d'appoint, la radio Blaupunkt et l'alarme Boss d'origine, et son système d'air conditionné réfrigérant moderne. La voiture est vendue avec son Permiso de Circulación espagnol, un contrôle technique en vigueur et son carnet d'entretien contenant un historique complet des interventions.

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