Highlights

Fully restored to a high standard
Reupholstered in grey leather with contrast piping/stitching
Offered in full working order, reportedly running and driving really well

The Appeal

Like its close relative, the tractor, the first Mercedes-Benz Unimog began life without a roof. There was a rudimentary canvas soft top, but this would do little more than keep a light shower of rain at bay, not to mention lacking the ability to insulate the cabin in colder climes. Enter commercial vehicle experts Westfalia-Werke, who developed an enclosed cab for the Unimog in September 1953. Dubbed the ‘Froschauge’ which is German for Frog-Eye, this was the model that would go on to influence the future of Unimog design for decades to come.

This 1955 example has undergone an extensive restoration to an impeccable standard. As the photographs show, it’s in superb order for its age and the vendor assures us it’s in excellent running, driving order.

If you collect agricultural or commercial vehicles, this is surely a must-have. Alternatively, those in need of a highly capable vehicle for forestry or estate work could readily use this Unimog for its intended purpose. Even at seventy years old, it’s a supremely capable vehicle.

The History and Paperwork

86,707 km indicated
1955 model, now arriving at its 70th birthday
Not currently fitted with number plates
Offered for sale in Belgium
Fully restored during recent years

The Condition

The vendor assures us that the Unimog is entirely corrosion-free following extensive restoration
Rebuilt from the chassis up; every detail presents superbly
An excellent example of Westfalia’s early ‘Froschauge’ cab
Beautiful paint finish, especially for a vehicle of this age and nature
Red steel wheels fitted with new agri tyres
New laser-etched woodwork fitted to tipper tray
Upgraded upholstery in grey leather with contrast piping and stitching
The controls and instruments present impeccably

The Mechanics

1.7-litre (1,767cc) four-cylinder diesel
Six-speed manual gearbox
Four-wheel-drive and low-range
The vendor tells us all the electrical circuits have been renewed
Superbly presented engine bay
Reportedly in very good running and driving condition, with all features working as originally intended

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