1979 G-wagen Cabriolet 230g Gelandewagen, From The Fleet Of The Shah Of Iran on 2040-cars
Miami, Florida, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.3
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Manual
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: G-Class
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: 4wd
Mileage: 92,202
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Red
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: N/A
++Rare California CARB Certified 230G Mercedes Gelandewagen Cabriolet++ IMPORTED BY AMG USA
This G actually has an interesting history. This is one of the first G-wagens ever made. It is number 127. The G is in fact so early that it is part of the original batch made for the Shah of Iran, but never delivered.
The Shah was the reason for the G, he owned most of Mercedes at the time, the largest shareholder. He demanded a car be built to rival the Land Rovers. He placed the first order to pay upfront for development costs.
The Shah
ordered over 700 to be built and start a hand-assembled production line. This was #127 in that fleet.
He was deposed in 1979 and never got all his Gwagens. They were then locked up in a warehouse in Austria and sold years later through authorized and friendly to Mercedes "channels'.... this one being brought over to the states with a few others by AMG.
It has some oddities that no production G has. Differences in trim like mb-tex wrapped console and 1 piece gauge cluster, metal window sashes, heavy duty frame and chassis, modified rear cross tubes, air intake baffle, etc.
92,200 miles with all records since imported in mid 1980s
Was imported into California and Certified correctly with DOT, EPA, CARB by AMG.
Car includes all original AMG paperwork that documents the miles and conversion to US specs.
Nice driving car, little to no vibrations as found on many old Gwagens, good smooth drivetrain, nice clutch, etc.
4wd works as it should.
Low Range Transfer case with shift on the fly 2:1 reduction works well
Axle Differential Lockers in both front and rear diffs (need servicing)
++Lockers have not been used in a long time, likely need new brake fluid flushed thru locker system. Brakes need servicing.
Nice condition tires, all terrain type, on original steel wheels. Spare tire on swing out carrier.
Rear Seat Bench folds down and forward, and is also completely removable with just two bolts.
Soft Top with Safari Frame and mounting rails and cords.
Center console in great shape with no cracking
Dash pads are nice, see one photo showing small portion towards the driver side that has some adhesive missing.
Alpine CD Stereo with removable face.
Rear Mudflaps
Front Mud Aprons
Mb Tex original seats in excellent condition in the front, rear bench has tear in bottom.
All seats come with additional black seat covers.
This G was originally furnished new with a Stromburg Carb 175 which has been upgraded to a Weber.
Please note that the rear right bumper corner is broken, and is taped together. Note that in most photos the car is missing one front bumper corner, we have replaced this since the photos were taken last week.
Please note that the soft top works well, but that the rear roll up window has a small tear in the bottom and its zippers only work so-so. The rest of the top works very well, and that roll-up rear window is likely all needing repair. Car has not been used in foul weather in many years. Top was just put back on the car for the first time in over 8 years.
Thank you for your interest.
It is an interesting rare Gelandewagen.
It comes with the original GFG build tag and is stamped 127 which matches the frame stamping.
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