Developed jointly by Mercedes-Benz and Steyr-Daimler-Puch, the W460 G-model entered production in Graz, Austria, in 1979.

Sold under the Puch name in select markets, it combined rugged body-on-frame construction with four-wheel drive, a two-speed transfer case, and locking front and rear differentials, giving it exceptional off-road ability. ‌

First registered in December 1987, this short-wheelbase 280 GE is powered by the fuel-injected 2.8-litre inline six-cylinder engine producing approximately 158 PS and retains the two-speed transfer case and locking front and rear differentials that underpinned the G-model’s formidable off-road capability.

This example is particularly notable as a “Montana,” a distinctive special version offered through official Puch channels in Switzerland.

Its special character remains evident in period details including the Montana-branded spare-wheel cover, red lower-body pinstriping, flared wheel arches, alloy wheels, and plaid cloth upholstery.

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