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LOT 137
1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE 4x4 Utility Chassis no. WDB46023317047291
Sold for €57,500 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 137
1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE 4x4 Utility
1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE 4x4 Utility
Chassis no. WDB46023317047291
Chassis no. WDB46023317047291
• Desirable 1st Series model
• Low mileage
• Reputedly once owned by the King of Spain
• First registered in Spain
• Comes with all books
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 its ability to traverse the most challenging terrain. This was emphatically demonstrated in 1983 when a 280 GE crewed by Jacky Ickx and Claude Brasseur won what is arguably the toughest off-road event in the world, the Paris-Dakar Rally.
This first-series 280 GE is believed to have belonged to the King of Spain. With its 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine and seating for five, along with ample rear space, it will undoubtedly offer great practicality for its future owner.
Originally registered in Spain, it comes with a Fahrzeugdaten card and service books. The five-digit odometer currently shows 32,156 km.
• Low mileage
• Reputedly once owned by the King of Spain
• First registered in Spain
• Comes with all books
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 its ability to traverse the most challenging terrain. This was emphatically demonstrated in 1983 when a 280 GE crewed by Jacky Ickx and Claude Brasseur won what is arguably the toughest off-road event in the world, the Paris-Dakar Rally.
This first-series 280 GE is believed to have belonged to the King of Spain. With its 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine and seating for five, along with ample rear space, it will undoubtedly offer great practicality for its future owner.
Originally registered in Spain, it comes with a Fahrzeugdaten card and service books. The five-digit odometer currently shows 32,156 km.
Footnotes
1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE 4x4
Châssis n° WDB46023317047291
• Séduisant modèle de la 1ère série
• Faible kilométrage
• Considéré avoir appartenu au roi d'Espagne
• Première immatriculation effectuée en Espagne
• Muni de toutes les brochures
Présenté en 1979, le Mercedes Classe G 'Geländewagen' (véhicule pour terrain accidenté) était le fruit d'une association avec Steyr-Daimler-Puch, une entreprise très expérimentée dans la conception de systèmes de transmission intégrale pour véhicules tout-terrain. Son allure affirmée, quasiment inchangée tout au long de son existence, et l'excellence de sa conception ont fait du G une voiture-culte, l'une des plus convoitées des 4x4.
Le premier G, qui prenait pour référence sa concurrente la Land Rover, n'était à aucun égard luxueux ; il était équipé de lève-vitres manuels et d'une sellerie en tissu, mais il se fit rapidement la réputation de pouvoir traverser les terrains les plus difficiles. Ces qualités furent spectaculairement mises en évidence en 1983 lorsqu'un 280 GE piloté par Jacky Ickx et Claude Brasseur remporta ce qui était assurément la manifestation en tout-terrain la plus exigeante au monde, le rallye Paris-Dakar.
Ce 280 GE de la première série est considéré avoir appartenu au roi d'Espagne. Avec son six-cylindres de 2,8 litres et accueillant 5 places et de l'espace à l'arrière, il sera pour sur d'une grande praticité pour son futur acquéreur.
Initialement immatriculé en Espagne, il est muni d'une carte de Fahrzeugdaten et de carnets d'entretien. Le compteur kilométrique à 5 chiffres affiche aujourd'hui 32 156 km.
Saleroom notices
Please note that the car is offered with a photocopy of its Spanish registration document only. Merci de noter que cette voiture est offerte à la vente avec la photocopie de son titre d'immatriculation espagnol seulement.
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