1980 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

G Class Other

6 - Cyl.

Manual

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Gasoline

RARE CLASSIC FIND: 1985 280GE G-Glass (Short for "Gelandewagen" or Cross Country) VIN 46023217040713 **Two** Door -- *Short Wheel* Base (W460 Chasis) -- This is *not* the 4-door version that is more commonly seen Imported from W. Germany via Daimler by the original owner (Importers were selling these vehicle in the mid '80s for more than $100k) Leather Bucket Front Seats Installed -- Original Cloth available, but need re-upholstering Runs on Regular Unleaded 5-Speed Manual Transmission New Battery A/C, heat, defrost, rear wipers, Tow Pin, Engine and Tranny maintained, Original Owners Manual in English & German, clean carpets. KEY FEATURES OF THE W460 SERIES G-WAGEN ARE: 2.8L Inline-6 (top of the line engine, hemispherical combustion chamber (*not* the 8 or 12 cylinders on the G500, which means better fuel mileage) [M110 Engine] 4WD system -- Part time, which allows you to choose between 2WD or 4WD depending on your driving conditions -- synchronized transfer case -- also allows you to switch between 2WD, high range 4WD, and low range 4WD *without* stopping the vehicle Rigid axles with coil spring suspension front and rear, with long spring travel, providing smooth ride even on rough terrain, and wide torsion angles to get maximum traction. Fully enclosed front axle protects joints and bearings against water, rocks, dirt, etc. Track bar *behind* front axle for better protection 100% locking differentials front and rear that are manually operated Durable and extremely strong body on frame construction Straight forward, clear design, and limited electronics -- so no annoying electrical bugs to worry about This is a true off road vehicle that can handle any terrain -- snow, rain, ice, mud, sand, etc. Reminder -- this is a 25 year old classic. . .please don't expect this car to drive or ride like a 2009 vehicle. This is a real head turner given how rare it is. Parts are readily available from dedicated online shops at reasonable prices Odometer says 33294 631-694-9300 Note: The year at the top of add is wrong. Its a 1985 not a 1980. On Jun-23-11 at 08:49:58 PDT, seller added the following information: NEXT BID! WILL MEET RESERVE!!!! DON'T MISS THIS KILLER DEAL!