1983 Mercedes Benz 300GD W460
A well-presented W460-generation Mercedes-Benz 300GD example of the rugged all-terrain vehicle, which has been fully restored. Under the bonnet sits a 3.0-litre OM617 inline-five diesel engine producing up to 87bhp, which is sent to all four wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The odometer indicates 48,478 km. This W460-generation G-Wagen is finished in Mercedes Designo Diamond White metallic over a black fluted vinyl-trimmed interior with a black Alcantara headliner. It rides on a set of black 16-inch steel wheels, which are fitted with Roadstone Roadian MT tyres. Factory-fitted equipment includes manual front and rear windows, differential locks, a heated rear windscreen, all side windows are 'bronze' from factory. The car has undergone significant restoration and recommissioning work, work done and new parts list under the gallery.
- Body dismantled, sandblasted, and repaired
- Body repainted in Mercedes Designo Diamond White Metallic
- Seats retrimmed in black leatherette
- Roof lining retrimmed in black Alcantara
- Chassis cleaned, repaired near the rear shock absorber mountings, and repainted
- Door cards retrimmed and fitted with plastic front door card pockets
- Steering wheel replaced
- Side door glass channels replaced
- Side door rubbers and rear door rubber replaced
- New windscreen fitted with new rubber
- New lights, including an upgrade of the rear lights
- Rear bumper repaired and adapted to accept fog lights and license plate
- New plastic rear bumper corners fitted
- New rear wing vents fitted
- Mirrors replaced
- Wiper mechanisms repaired
- Engine serviced and valve seals replaced
- Radiator replaced
- New bumper and front engine guard fitted
- Original rims sandblasted and repainted
- Brake callipers rebuilt
- New brake lines and hoses fitted
- New lines and hoses for front and rear axle locks fitted
- Wiper and hazard warning light switches replaced
- New fuel tank cap and lock fitted
- Upgraded to plastic fuel tank
- Fabricated stainless steel fuel tank holding brackets fitted
- Exhaust repaired and new rear section fitted
- New rubbers fitted around gearbox and transfer box selector
- Mounted all original moulding lines on middle of doors and wings
- New idle adjustment cable fabricated and fitted
- New shock absorbers fitted
Latest service was carried out at 48,370 km, and included of an engine oil and filter change, as well as the replacement of the transmission and differential oil, the air filter, and the engine valve seals.