£49,280
1983 MERCEDES-BENZ G-WAGON 'KASTENWAGEN
Dore & Rees • UK • 23 Sept 2023
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£49,280
1983 MERCEDES-BENZ G-WAGON 'KASTENWAGEN
UK • 23 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz G-Class Kastenwagen that has been comprehensively restored. The restoration included a rebuilt engine, gearbox, axles, and braking system, as well as a refinished body and interior. The vehicle is in excellent condition and is offered with a V5C, photographic record, and schedule of the restoration.
Condition
9
The vehicle has been comprehensively restored by a UK-based marque specialist, with all new or reconditioned components throughout. The van body was removed, the chassis blasted and refinished, and the body stripped and refinished. The interior has been retrimmed in black Nappa leather, and the engine has been rebuilt with new gaskets and seals. The gearbox was rebuilt, and the axles have been overhauled. The braking system has been renewed throughout. The Kastenwagen runs and drives as new, with only in the region of 500 miles since completion.
/ 10
8,579 miles (via 2023 MOT)
A806 KFP
1983
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£49,280
1983 MERCEDES-BENZ G-WAGON 'KASTENWAGEN
Dore & Rees • UK • 23 Sept 2023
Market Position:
TBC
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Description
Built an estimated cost of c.
£70,000 The Mercedes-Benz G-Class or G-Wagon, short for Geländewagen (cross-country vehicle), is characterised by its boxy styling and body-on-frame construction.
It uses three fully locking differentials, one of the few vehicles to have such a feature.
The G-Class is still in production and is one of the longest produced Mercedes-Benz in Daimler’s history.
The model was developed as a military vehicle from a suggestion by the Shah of Iran and offered as a civilian version from 1979.
A new version was expected for 2007, but ultimately whilst the new GL-Class is a fine performing product in the Mercedes tradition, it was not sufficient to steal the affection for the classic Geländewagen.
And so the G-Wagon is still in production and selling well to the current day.
In addition to short and long wheelbase station wagons, professional buyers could specify a three door ‘Kastenwagen’ (panel van), in addition to pickups and rolling chassis for custom buil...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 5th Jul 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
8,579 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 6th Jul 2023, 8,579 miles
Passed
On 15th Jun 2022, 8,451 miles
Passed
On 25th Aug 2012, 68,674 miles
Passed
On 1st Apr 2011, 68,356 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- both front brake discs slightly pitted
- engine oil leak
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Dore & Rees
Auction Salerooms, Vicarage Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1PU
Operating from Frome, Somerset, Dore & Rees is a physical auction house dealing in classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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