2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

SUV

5.0 V8

WDCYR49E42X128826

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I am listing this for a friend that owns the premier automotive custom shop at the shore. He bought it from the client that's been servicing it with him over the past many years and simply doesn't have the time to list. 2002 G500. Arguably the most competent 4wd SUV ever built. If you're familiar you can bypass the details. For those that are not it's a 292hp/340lb/ft 5.0 V8. These cars were designed and conceived in the early 70's and if you appreciate the ruggedness of "old school" production from the solid axles to the door latches there is nothing like these trucks. How many 4 x 4's have been produced for the populous that have 3, yes 3 locking differentials. You can lock the center diff by itself and if it's not enough you can lock the front with the center and if it's not enough to pull you out you can then add the locking of the rear. Initially these were never imported to the US by Mercedes rather by a private importer that Mercedes gave the rights to and back in the 80's people were paying upwards of a $100,000 to buy an suv with rubber floors, roll down windows, plaid cloth seats... Well in 2001 Mercedes decided that there was only room for 1 importer North America so they negotiated their rights back to be able to import them as the manufacturer. So 2002 was the first year they came in to the US as a US spec delivery. Since their inception they've evolved to the point of now having leather, power seats and windows, navigation and most of the other luxuries that us Americans were use to since the 80's. As far as this particular car, the pictures tell it the way it is. It appears to be original as far as it's paint and is a strong 7-8 out of 10 but really hasn't been detailed. The interior is free from odors, tears....and is an 8-9. I took a picture of the left 1/4 to show a small (dent doctor dent) about 3-4 inches and looks like a soft depression. The front brush bar was painted matte black at one point and shows chipping. I would probably remove, strip and have powder coated. The only other issue that I can see is that the rear head rests were removed by the previous owner and she has no clue as to where she put them. Other than that it's a really nicely kept 2002 G500. It's a clean carfax showing 2 owners and 0 accident history. I would have no fear flying in and driving it home. He can offer you a pick up at AC international airport near Atlantic City or maybe even Philadelphia as were only an hour south east. He has interested local parties so I reserve the right to end it if it sells locally prior to auction end. Feel free to make me an offer to end early and I will add a buy it now.