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1992 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen 300 GDS
Lot Number: 331
1992 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen 300 GDS
This 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ G-WAGEN 300 GDS
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 6th June, 2015 at 12.00pm BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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REG NUMBER
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ODOMETER READING
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DESCRIPTION
First registered in October 1992, this particular example is a top spec three-door 300 GDS with desirable 5-speed manual, short wheelbase and straight-six diesel.
Providing suitable kerb appeal in Obsidian Black Metallic with blacked out windows, it also has a reasonably new Black leather interior, five new alloy wheels and five new Michelin Latitude tyres.
**Interested parties should please note that VOSA records show that the mileage at the past four MOT's has remained unchangnewly built car, which requires development. This car is on the button to rally._x000D_
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This car won the British MSA Tarmac Championship for Class B12 in 2003. It has continued to be developed and is now one of the lightest and quickest E30 Med and therefore we regret we cannot accurately warrant the actual mileage this car has covered**
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The car has been prepared by Baz Cannon from Gordon Spooner Engineering (GSE) and more recently at his own works at RPM Performance Motorsport._x000D_
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The car has a number of Delage sport parts, a high ratio power steering rack, carbon fibre sump shield, 19mm front anti roll bar. A modified and strengthened rear anti roll bar._x000D_
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The car is to minimum weight with Perspex all round, carbon fibre boot lid, and fibre glass bonnet weighing in at 1080kgs with 25 litres of fuel. The fuel tank is centrally mounted between the rear shock absorbers to improve the handling._x000D_
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The car is fitted with 355mm front discs and 6 pot AP calipers, and 290 mm rear discs with 4 pot calipers. The car comes with a Grp A pedal box and hydraulic handbrake._x000D_
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The suspension is 3 way Ohlins all round with Eibach springs. The front suspension has been fabricated and strengthened, allowing for full adjustment, and allows for the car to be driven with confidence with no possibility of damaging the struts or lower arms. It is the only M3 in the UK to have this modification. (See picture)_x000D_
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The 2.4 litre engine is by Lester Owen, and produces about 280 bhp and is fresh with zero miles. The radiator is WRC specification, and larger than standard._x000D_
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The gearbox is a Quaife 6 peed sequential and comes with an Alcon twin plate clutch. The final drive is 5.1 Motor Sport differential built up by RTD Motorsport. The differential is fitted with individual oil cooler._x000D_
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The car is fitted with a Tony Law exhaust system._x000D_
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The car is fitted with an integral Custom Cages roll cage._x000D_
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The car is fitted out with an aircraft type loom, with individual fuses, and a Stack system manages the engine warning systems, and records times._x000D_
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The car has finished in the top ten at Epynt Stages, it has finished in the top three at the international Police Rally Liege Belgium, and in the top twenty at the Rally de Bourgogne France. The car also competed at the Cork 20 rally and has competed in the UK on the MSA Tarmac Championship._x000D_
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The car has current seats and belts, Peltor intercom system, and fire extinguishers._x000D_
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All the pipes are aeroquip, and run internally._x000D_
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The car comes with 16 wheels and tyres (8x17)_x000D_
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This car is offered at a fraction of the development costs at £50,000 or near offer and comes with all invoices, and set up sheet._x000D_
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Please call Ian James on 07770 541458 for further details._x000D_
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SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 331
- Make
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- G-WAGEN 300 GDS
- Registration Number
- K42RSJ
- Chassis Number
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- Transmission
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- Body Colour
- Black
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