Description
This car is Lot 137 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 137
1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE 4x4 Utility
Registration no.
Chassis no. WDBthe details below
Desirable 1st Series model
Low mileage
Reputedly once owned by the King of Spain
First registered in Spain
Comes with all books
Introduced in 1979, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 'Geländewagen' (tough terrain vehicle) was the result of a joint venture with Steyr-Daimler-Puch, a firm with considerable experience in developing four-wheel-drive systems for off-road vehicles. Its purposeful appearance fundamentally unchanged throughout its life and engineering excellence has secured the 'G-Wagen' cult status, making it one of the most coveted of classic 4x4s.
Taking its cue from the rival Land Rover, the early G-Wagen was not luxurious by any means, featuring manually wound windows and fabric upholstery, but soon established a reputation for its ability to traverse the most challenging terrain. This was emphatically demonstrated in 1983 when a 280 GE crewed by Jacky Ickx and Claude Brasseur won what is arguably the toughest off-road event in the world, the Paris-Dakar Rally.
This first-series 280 GE is believed to have belonged to the King of Spain. With its 2. 8-litre six-cylinder engine and seating for five, along with ample rear space, it will undoubtedly offer great practicality for its future owner.
Originally registered in Spain, it comes with a Fahrzeugdaten card and service books. The five-digit odometer currently shows 32, 156 km.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.