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1985 Mercedes-benz G-class 280ge Built For Off-road on 2040-cars
US $14,950.00
Year:1980
Mileage:105526
Color:
Location:
Woodstock, Vermont, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:station wagon
Engine:six cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:owner
Body Type:station wagon
Engine:six cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:owner
VIN: 46023317038193000
Year: 1980
Interior Color: black and tan
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: G-Class
Trim: Five-door station wagon
Drive Type: 4x4
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Mileage: 105,526
Sub Model: 280GE
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: no warranty, sold as-is
Interior Color: black and tan
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: G-Class
Trim: Five-door station wagon
Drive Type: 4x4
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Mileage: 105,526
Sub Model: 280GE
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: no warranty, sold as-is
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"transmission tick, body scuffing from off-road"
With great regret, I'm selling my beloved 1985 G wagon. With the success of our overlanding company, Vermont Overland, unfortunately, the G wagon, while possibly one of the most capable (if not, hands down, the coolest) vehicles I've ever driven, is just too vintage and exotic to use for commercial overland guiding. The truck has been meticulously maintained at Performance Unlimited here in Woodstock and we've kept up with everything until the latest problem, a disconcerting tick in the auto gearbox. At first, we had trouble locating the source of the tick, but we removed the front drive shaft and isolated the sound to the transmission. With multiple Vermont Overland events approaching, including our flagship event, Vermont Overland Trophy, we had no choice but to run out and buy a truck that would be a lot easier to maintain for commercial use and now we've decided that, instead of going through the trouble of delving into the innards of the G tranny, we're going to let it go at a price that will make it palatable for the buyer to do so or, better yet, swap an OM 617A tdi engine and tranny into the truck.
The good:
- Excellently maintained at Performance Unlimited in Woodstock, Vermont
-33x10.5xR15 BFG KM2s on stock aluminum wheels on new stock springs (no rubbing whatsoever)
-TJM 9000 lb winch with synthetic line with remote and on/off switch and Lucky8 soft-shackle hook on a Performance Unlimited custom winch-plate
-24 volt LED flood lamps
-Performance Unlimited custom front diff cover
-custom high-mounted stainless exhaust system
-Performance Unlimited custom gas tank skid plate
-Performance Unlimited custom integrated rock-sliders (made to look like normal rocker panels)
-in dash CD/DVD/Bluetooth entertainment system including integrated Iphone charger
-Radio Shack CB radio with Performance Unlimited custom-mounted 4' wire whip antenna
-new front brakes (I have new rear drums and shoes that go with the truck)
-new steering tie rod and all new ball joints and tie rod ends.
-heavy duty high-mounted G500 steering dampener
-all gauges function properly
-hydraulic diff lockers function properly (they are a miracle of German engineering)
-t-case is in good order
-new fuel pump and filter
-new radiator
-new thermostat (not yet installed, the old one was sticking, so we removed it and run it cool for the summer with plan to install in the fall)
-original rear inward-facing jumpseats
-interior seating in good condition (rugged tan vinyl). Driver seat showing some signs of wear.
-all seatbelts, including rear jump seats functioning properly
-new alternator
The bad:
-transmission tick: vehicle still shifts fine, but the tick is disconcerting. Most likely, tranny will need to be pulled and overhauled. I've confirmed with my parts man, Vlad at 4x4Club in NJ, that he has all parts necessary for overhaul.
- engine drips oil (they all do). It probably burns some too. I usually add 1-2 quarts between 2000 mi change intervals.
-body work: as depicted in the photos, the G has various tree scruff marks, rock dings and other trail scars. That said, the truck looks pretty awesome in its utilitarian, somewhat trail-weathered condition. Not your usual Gwagon mall-crawler, this G wears its hard work with pride.
-rear bump-stops (I have new ones that I've been meaning to install as the old ones have corroded; new ones will go with the truck)
You'll note I've removed the rear bumperettes. Doing so increases off-road departure angle tremendously; plus I think it just looks really cool from the rear. I still have the original bumperettes, which are included, but they're pretty beat up. This truck is perfect for the vintage G enthusiast who wants to get out and use his/her G as it was intended. You can either have a Mercedes shop fix the tranny or go whole-hog and swap in a tdi from a mid-80's 300d sedan and you'll have a true gold-standard overlanding rig.
Further detailed photos will be sent upon request.
Oh, and I have an unobtainium full-length stainless-steel Gwagon expedition roof rack (it's missing the clamps) that I'll throw in for the buy it now purchaser.
Truck is sold as-is, where-is. I'll need a $500 deposit upon auction ending and full payment within 3 days. We'll need pick-up within 30 days (truck is kept inside in my barn).
Buyer provides shipping, although I may be able to arrange for custom shipping at $3.50/mile paid directly to the shipper.
Thanks and happy bidding!
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