1996 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen 300 GEL

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class or 'G-Wagen', as it is more commonly known, is a uniquely styled cross-country vehicle famed for its functional looks. Developed initially as a military vehicle, it has gone on to become one of the longest produced Mercedes-Benz in Daimler's history, with a production span of 32 years. It wasn't until a suggestion by the Shah of Iran that the car was offered as a civilian vehicle in 1979, with refinements coming two years later including air-conditioning, automatic transmission, a cable winch and protective headlamp grilles. Further improvements were offered in later years including more comfortable front seats, wider tyres and arches, central locking and differential locks.

From a private collection, this particular G-Wagon was supplied new in 1996 to a Mr F. Boglione of London and is finished in Midnight Blue with a black leather interior. Fitted with the 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder petrol engine, options ordered from new included; an electric tilt and slide sunroof, left and right rear side bench seats, and a special radio cassette. Included in the history file are invoices for servicing from Mercedes-Benz main dealers, respected marque specialists Colin Ferns, and SS Motors. In March 2011 when the car had reached 96,062 miles, the instrument cluster, including the odometer, was replaced at Mercedes-Benz of Northampton, along with a host of other work triggering a total bill of £2,459. Currently reading 15,952 miles on the odometer, the total mileage is therefore just over 112,000 miles.

Under the fastidious ownership of our vendor, it was felt that the interior needed freshening up, so the car was sent to trim specialist 'B-Trim' in Enfield, and the results look fantastic and quilted black leather with red stitching now sets the cabin off creating a very modern look throughout.

This car is in the process of having a cherished plate removed, so will have an age-related registration granted. With a current MOT this G-Wagen is capable of carrying up to nine passengers - perfect for almost all occasions.