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1989 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE One of the most original, finest examples with 24,000 miles from new

United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot Lot 259

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This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE is a well-preserved, UK-supplied example with only 24,000 miles. Recent specialist maintenance and enhancements, along with its original features and documented history, contribute to its value as a highly desirable classic G-Wagon.

Condition

8

The car is described as one of the finest, most original examples available. It has been maintained to the highest standard with no expense spared, including circa £40,000 in specialist maintenance and enhancements. The interior is in superb condition, and the underside is remarkably clean and well-preserved. Although it's a classic off-roader, it shows minimal signs of use, suggesting it's in excellent condition with only minor reconditioning potentially needed.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WDB46023327064373

Odometer:

24,000 miles

Reg Number:

F273 VAD

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Year: 1989 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 280 GE Registration: F273 VAD Chassis No: WDB46023327064373 Odometer: 24,000 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 vehicles in their history with a span of 32 years.

It was developed as a military vehicle from a suggestion by the Shah of Iran and offered as a civilian version in 1979.

The first major refinements were introduced in 1981, including an automatic transmission, air conditioning, an auxiliary fuel tank, protective headlamp grilles and a cable winch.

Fuel injection became available in 1982 when the 230 GE was introduced in Turin, along with more comfortable and supportive front seats, auxiliary heating, wider tyres and wheel arches.

For 1985, dif...