1990 Mercedes-Benz G-Class W460 240GD - Army Olive Drab - 25,904km - 2.4L Turbo Diesel, 4-Speed Manual, Full 4WD with Diff Lock
Military-specification W460 G-Wagen, 2-door soft-top utility body, right-hand drive, 2.4L turbocharged diesel, 25,904km.
Overview
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class W460 is one of the great utility vehicles of the 20th century. Launched in 1979 and purpose-engineered for military and off-road use, the W460 combined German engineering rigour with a chassis capable of genuine cross-country operation under load. This 1990 example is a genuine military-specification 240GD, finished in army olive drab, powered by the M462 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel inline-four, backed by a four-speed manual gearbox and the full three-lever floor-mounted drivetrain system that gives the G-Wagen its legendary off-road capability.
What makes this example stand apart is the odometer reading. At 25,904 kilometres on the mechanical odometer, this is a verified low-mileage survivor from the first generation G-Class production run. The photos confirm this reading and the overall condition of the vehicle is consistent with it. Steel body panels are solid and straight across all angles, the paint holds its army olive drab tone without significant fading, and the mechanical components show none of the age-related wear you would expect on a high-mileage working vehicle. The canvas soft-top is at end of life and requires replacement, which is a known and well-understood task for any buyer familiar with the W460 platform.
Original G-Class W460 examples with genuine low mileage are becoming increasingly scarce in Australia. Military-specification variants with the soft-top utility body and the full three-lever drivetrain configuration are rarer still. Comparable civilian W460 examples in usable condition are being offered at $22,000 to $40,000 on the Australian market. At the current bid this represents exceptional value for a serious collector or enthusiast.
Features
* 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel inline-4 (M462 engine)
* Four-speed manual gearbox
* Three-lever floor-mounted drivetrain: 4x2 road, 4x4 all-wheel drive, low-range cross-country, differential lock
* Military-specification soft-top canvas body
* Auxiliary gauges mounted above dash (vacuum and volts)
* Military headlight guards with orange protectors
* Original steel wheels with Bridgestone Desert Dueler tyres (good tread remaining)
* Rear-mounted spare tyre on military carrier
* Military-spec rear equipment carrier bracket
* Metal storage lockers/equipment boxes in cargo area
* Right-hand drive
* Original mechanical odometer (25,904km)
* Mercedes-Benz compliance plate confirming VIN, GVW 2,750kg
Condition Notes
* Canvas soft-top is at end of serviceable life; multiple tears and holes are visible throughout, including at both side windows and the rear window; new canvas replacement required
* Interior vinyl seating shows wear appropriate to the vehicle's age; the jump seat cushion shows the most use
* Minor surface corrosion visible on window frames consistent with age
Specifications
Year: 1990
Make/Model: Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W460 240GD)
Body: 2-Door Soft-Top Utility
Engine: 2.4L Turbocharged Diesel Inline-4 (M462)
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Drive: Four-Wheel Drive (Part-Time, with Low Range and Rear Diff Lock)
Odometer: 25,904km
Colour: Army Olive Drab
VIN: WDB46131027071352
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Matt directly on 0461 481 639
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Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia
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