1981 Mercedes-Benz W460 Geländewagen

This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300GD spent time in Europe before it was imported to the US in 2019, and it was acquired by the current owner on BaT in September 2020. Finished in green, the truck is powered by a 3.0-liter OM617 diesel inline-five mated to a four-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and a locking rear differential. It is equipped with 16″ steel wheels, driving lights, a swing-out tire carrier, and ambulance-style rear doors in addition to a push-button radio and seats trimmed in black vinyl and patterned cloth upholstery. This W460 is offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner, a retail dealer in British Columbia, Canada, with British Columbia registration. The truck is said to have been refinished in Cactus Green (880) under previous ownership, and exterior features include driving lights, a tow ball, rear mud flaps, and ambulance-style rear doors. The 16″ steel wheels are wrapped in 235/85 BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires that were mounted under current ownership. A spare is secured to a swing-out carrier at the rear of the truck. Braking is from front discs and rear drums. The front bucket seats and rear bench are trimmed in black vinyl and patterned cloth, and additional interior features include a push-button radio, a heater, and manual windows. The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-km/h speedometer and a combination gauge with readouts for coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 89k kilometers (~55k miles), approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The 3.0-liter OM617 diesel inline-five was factory rated at 88 horsepower and 126 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and a locking rear differential. Fluid flushes are said to have been performed under current ownership. The truck does not have a title, as it is registered in a province that does not issue titles for vehicles. It is being sold on its British Columbia registration. Filed under: g class, g-class, gelandewagen