Highlights

Commendably original inside and out
Tartan cloth upholstery in very good condition
Versatile specification
Desirable five-cylinder direct-injection diesel and automatic gearbox
Roof rack fitted

The Appeal

While today’s G Wagon customers primarily seek luxury, they were originally prized for their off-road capability. Engineered by Steyr Puch - the best in the business, the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon is arguably yet to be bettered when it comes to off-road ability.

These days, it’s rare to find classic examples that haven’t been given the quilted leather and alloy wheel treatment. That makes this 2000 290 GD a rarity. Its refreshingly utilitarian original specification has been retained and it looks to be in superb shape for its age. The bodywork appears very straight and that lovely tartan cloth upholstery appears to have accrued very little in the way of wear. The digital odometer shows just 167,899 km, which would seem to tally with the G Wagon’s enviable condition. It’s the ideal spec too, with the powerful yet economical 2.9-litre five-cylinder diesel engine mated to a smooth, reliable four-speed automatic gearbox.

If you’re looking for a car that could take you to the ends of the Earth (and back) - this is it.

The History and Paperwork

German registration documents
167,899 km indicated
Left-hand drive
Factory service book included
Mercedes main dealer services completed

The Condition

The chassis presents well and looks in sound order
Finished in white to a good standard, the bodywork looks very straight and solid
Smart black trim and split-rim heavy-duty wheels
Versatile roof rack fitted
Tow bar and trailer electrics fitted
Slight surface corrosion to the front bumper
Very little wear apparent to the period-correct interior
The upholstery presents impeccably for its age
Very smart luggage compartment - looks barely used
The rubber mats present very well throughout
Moderate wear to the steering wheel
The plastics look in very good order
DIN stereo fitted

The Mechanics

2.9-litre five-cylinder diesel
Four-speed automatic gearbox
Cruise control
Original-looking engine compartment
We understand the Mercedes to be in very good running and driving order

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