Today, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or G-Wagon is a highly luxurious, retro-styled SUV with a healthy dose of off-road capability under its belt. But how the G-Class came to be is rather different in comparison. Initially, the vehicle was developed for military use, on a suggestion by the Shah of Iran, way back in the 1970s. By 1979, Mercedes-Benz had created a civilian version and named it the G-Class. Now that we’ve given you a brief overview, let us introduce our subject vehicle. This Ex-Austrian Military 1994 Puch Mercedes-Benz 230GE comes from the pre-luxury era, a W461 variant that’s undergone a full restoration to bring it up to the condition that you see in our photos. With just 350 miles covered since restoration, the vehicle currently resides in Chula Vista, California, waiting for a new owner. Let us tell you that this G-Class isn’t the bling-adorned, leather-drenched variety that you might see on Sunset Boulevard. No, it’s more of a tough-as-nails off-road-conqueror. So if you are the kind of person who likes to drive as far away from the civilization of the city as possible, this vehicle can take you there – and it’s got some decent comfort features, too.
Repainted in Tabacco brown, this 1994 Mercedes-Benz 230GE rolls on black alloy wheels with new 18" tires, and includes a black canvas soft top too with roll up windows – yes, it’s a convertible off-roader for that ultimate open-air experience, to truly become one with nature. The vehicle also has a 2" lift kit and sports a front winch for assistance in case you get a bit too exuberant on the trails. The new interior of this 1994 Mercedes-Benz 230GE features a wooden floor and beige German cattle leather-upholstered seating. You’re not giving up any comfort features either, there’s air conditioning, and a modern Pioneer touchscreen head unit with Bluetooth capabilities too and a backup camera. It has LED lights throughout. There’s also enough luggage space within the vehicle’s interior, so you don’t need to pack particularly light.
This 1994 Mercedes-Benz 230GE isn’t a speed demon but it’ll get you there, thanks to its M102 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive system. We’re told that the vehicle has received new brakes and new suspension too. So, it’s as trail ready as you’d expect it to be.
Today, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or G-Wagon is a highly luxurious, retro-styled SUV with a healthy dose of off-road capability under its belt. But how the G-Class came to be is rather different in comparison. Initially, the vehicle was developed for military use, on a suggestion by the Shah of Iran, way back in the 1970s. By 1979, Mercedes-Benz had created a civilian version and named it the G-Class. Now that we’ve given you a brief overview, let us introduce our subject vehicle. This Ex-Austrian Military 1994 Puch Mercedes-Benz 230GE comes from the pre-luxury era, a W461 variant that’s undergone a full restoration to bring it up to the condition that you see in our photos. With just 350 miles covered since restoration, the vehicle currently resides in Chula Vista, California, waiting for a new owner. Let us tell you that this G-Class isn’t the bling-adorned, leather-drenched variety that you might see on Sunset Boulevard. No, it’s more of a tough-as-nails off-road-conqueror. So if you are the kind of person who likes to drive as far away from the civilization of the city as possible, this vehicle can take you there – and it’s got some decent comfort features, too.
Production of the G-Class commenced in 1972 under the collective effort of Daimler Benz and Steyr-Daimler-Puch to be developed as a military vehicle. Soon after, civilian models were introduced. Daimler Benz was in charge of styling and created a prototype that would be driven on a variety of harsh terrains such as the Sahara Desert and the Arctic Circle for testing. Production took place in Graz, Austria, where the G-Class would be built almost entirely by hand. The W460 just like the one in discussion came to light in 1979. It became one of the most iconic G-Wagons ever when Mercedes decided to build a custom ‘Popemobile’ for Pope John Paul II during his visit to Germany. The One you see here, however, is a playful soft-top variant that is up for sale in California with just over 47,000 miles on the road.
Are you a buyer who seeks a Mercedes-Benz full-size luxury sedan, but with sporty liftback styling and an electric powertrain? That’s not what the S-Class can offer, is it. Yes, it isn’t but Mercedes-Benz has got the EQS range to precisely cater to that brief. Yes, there are buyers who want a sedan with sporty styling, top-level luxury and electric motors driving the wheels. Introduced in 2022, the EQS comes in several forms, with this 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 representing the most potent one available without needing to venture into AMG territory. It’s got all-wheel drive, 516 horsepower. If you’d like to take it on, the vehicle is available in San Carlos, California.
This 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Cabriolet is a highly optioned flagship convertible that combines the effortless performance of its Biturbo V8 with one of the most luxurious cabin experiences Mercedes offered at the time. With an original sticker nearing $152K, it brings together premium designo materials, top-tier driver assistance tech, & sport-oriented enhancements that elevate both comfort & driving engagement. The extensive option loadout makes this example stand out even among S-Class cabriolets.
Mercedes-Benz has done some truly interesting cars over their long and illustrious history. Today, we shall be discussing their SLK or Sport Light Short in German, as we’ve got a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 for sale today. It’s from the first generation of the SLK which was made between 1995 and 2004. The R170, which is what this era is known as, saw over 311,000 examples sold, of which just over 10% were SLK320 variants like our subject car. With its smooth six cylinder engine and low mileage of just over 20,000 miles, this Morgan Hill-based car is the perfect weekend cruiser to acquire, and will definitely become a future classic very soon. Oh, and it’s got a folding metal roof!
The first new Chevy truck to come out since World War II ended, the Advance Design era ran between 1947 and 1955. It replaced the older AK series and was bigger, stronger and sleeker in design. The range started with the 3100 half-tonner, and went on through the one-ton 3800, and into chassis cabs and medium-duty trucks. Now, the Advance Design has found some fame as a restomod platform. That’s what we have here, a 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Restomod from Smithville, Texas. This truck has undergone a full makeover, including a new 396ci V8, a 4-speed automatic gearbox, air conditioning and much more. If you want to rock and roll around in something different to your typical classic car, this is a fine option to consider.
Are you the sort of person who prefers a classic off-roader rather than a car? Do you want your classic off-roader to have real off-roading chops, a fine legacy of dependability and come from a well-known American brand? If so, this 1958 Jeep CJ-5 is perfect. Hailing from the illustrious Jeep CJ – that’s Civilian Jeep – legacy, the CJ was created shortly after World War II ended. Willys-Overland, the ones behind the popular Military Jeep knew that without war, their main customer wouldn’t be buying nearly as many vehicles from them. So, they switched gears and made the Jeep CJ, a tough, no-nonsense off-roader aimed at farmers and tradespersons who needed a simple vehicle with guts and four-wheel drive. This vehicle comes from the CJ-5 era which ran between 1954 and 1983. With its naturally aspirated V6, manual gearbox and aftermarket exhaust system, this 1958 Jeep CJ-5 has only done 167 miles since its thorough makeover.
Jeep’s CJ series of off-roaders is what gave rise to the Wrangler today. You can see the design similarities between the old and the new, despite the Wrangler’s notably larger size, plusher cabin, more powerful engine, etc. That iconic face remains largely intact, with the famous seven-bar grille signifying that the vehicle wearing it is capable of great off-road feats. The CJ series came about in 1944, when Willys-Overland knew that they had to switch to the civilian market to survive. World War II was ending, and the military wouldn’t be needing Jeeps like cigarettes anymore. So, the CJ was born, standing for Civilian Jeep. It was made to live a tough life in the fields of agriculture, construction, mining, manufacturing and other rough-and-tumble industries. Jeep knew that the civilian variant would have a lifespan in years or even decades, not months or weeks like its battleship brethren. Hence, the CJ is exceptionally well-built, and many survive to this day. This 1978 Jeep CJ-5 from Melbourne, Florida is proof of that quality.
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