Mercedes-Benz 300 GD | 1982

Mercedes-Benz 300 GD | 1982

Highlights:

– 3.0-litre five-cylinder diesel engine, manual transmission

– Delivered new in Austria and sold under the Puch brand

– Original factory colour Agave Green

– Front and rear differential locks

– Additional set of registered alloy wheels included

The private seller offers for sale this 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 GD, powered by the legendary 3.0-litre five-cylinder OM617 diesel engine, paired with a manual transmission. This short-wheelbase station wagon is finished in the factory colour Agave Green (MB 6880) and was specified with the upgraded interior package (option V22) in brown, which brings brown leather seats. Further factory options listed on the data card include differential locks for the front and rear axles, a heated rear window with rear wiper, heat-insulating glass, a front towing coupling, the external spare wheel carrier on the rear door and padded dashboard grab handles. The car is also fitted with power steering, a wooden Puch steering wheel and a front grille guard. The odometer shows 30,800 km.

This G was delivered new in Austria on 10 November 1981 through Steyr-Daimler-Puch and first registered on 15 January 1982. Until 2000, all G-Class vehicles sold in Austria were marketed under the Puch brand, which explains the Puch emblems on this car. According to the documents, the car is in its third ownership. It remained registered and in use in Austria until December 2024 and was imported in spring 2025, after which it was refurbished and repaired. It has recently passed its roadworthiness inspection and the H-classification approval for historic vehicles, both valid until July 2029. According to the seller, the chassis number marks it as one of the very first examples to leave the Graz production line. A separate set of alloy wheels, registered in the vehicle documents, is included in the sale.

The G-Class was developed as a joint project between Daimler-Benz and Steyr-Daimler-Puch, with development starting in 1972 and series production beginning in 1979 in Graz, Austria, where the model is still built today. The original W460 series was conceived as an uncompromising off-roader, with a robust ladder frame, rigid axles and a selectable four-wheel-drive system with lockable differentials. The 300 GD, with its famously durable five-cylinder diesel, was the flagship diesel of the early range and earned a reputation for reliability in the toughest conditions across the world.

Early W460 models such as this one are increasingly sought after, as they represent the G-Class in its purest form: boxy, functional and honest, with a mechanical simplicity that makes them easy to maintain and a joy to use. The upright driving position, the unmistakable silhouette and the characterful sound of the five-cylinder diesel give the car an appeal that no modern SUV can match. With its rare Puch heritage, attractive original colour combination, documented factory specification and extra set of wheels, this 300 GD is a compelling opportunity for G-Class collectors and enthusiasts.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: North Rhine-Westphalia state, Germany.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

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