Steyr-Daimler-Puch 230GE (W460)

FIRST OWNER 1979
STEYR-DAIMLER-PUCH

KILOMETER
TRACEABLE

EARLY
MODEL

LONG
WHEELBASE

UNTOUCHEDORIGINAL
CONDITION

Technical specifications

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz

Model

230 GE

Model series

W 460

Mileage

27.744 km

Period of production

Since 1979

Year of construction

1979

Initial registration

19.10.1979

Engine

4-cylinder in-line engine

Performance (hp)

53 kW / 72 hp

Transmission

4-speed manual transmission

engine (ccm)

2.300 ccm

Fuel

Petrol

Steering

Left-hand drive

Exterior

Fire department red

Interior

Stoff karo

General inspection

New

Matching-Numbers

Documents and documentation

Operating manual
Original brochure
Data card (copy)
Service book

car description

The 230 G fire department Vehicle, originally in service at Graz Airport, carries the chassis number 1333 and boasts a remarkable history. The vehicle was completed on September 17, 1979, and taken over by the test department. The first registration took place two days later, on October 19, 1979, at an address that today houses the Puch Museum.

The type plate of the vehicle was issued as early as October 10, 1979, and is considered one of the first—possibly even the very first—W460 G with a long wheelbase and a type plate, marking the beginning of series production.

This is confirmed by archival documents from a G-Class collector, which document two pre-series models with a long wheelbase produced earlier (No. 0095 and No. 0709). The next documented G-Class with a long wheelbase is our vehicle with chassis number 1333.

In 1981, the vehicle was converted into a fire truck for Graz Airport. The outstanding significance of this vehicle in Graz is also reflected in its license plate "ST-6", which remains attached to the vehicle to this day. For comparison: The then Prime Minister used the license plates "ST-1" and "ST-2". Thanks to its government use, the vehicle remained in excellent condition throughout its service life.

In June 2008, the 230 G was acquired by its last owner, a passionate G-Class collector and enthusiast. He, took over the vehicle from a friend, who was also an enthusiast.

What makes this historic gem truly special is its completely original and untouched condition, which has been preserved to this day—a rare treasure in the world of the G-Class.

History of the series

"There has never been a vehicle like the new Mercedes-Benz all-terrain vehicle."

The first headline from a sales brochure for the G-Class, which appeared in 1979, gives an idea of how proud Mercedes was of its creation - and rightly so.

In 1972, Daimler-Benz decided to develop an off-road vehicle together with what was then Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG. This was partly due to the influence of Iranian ruler Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, who held about 18% of Daimler-Benz AG shares - he needed off-road vehicles for his border patrols and for hunting. Daimler-Benz hoped to sell the vehicles to the German armed forces as well, but failed to do so because of the VW Iltis, which was much cheaper.

The W460 series was launched in 1979 with five bodies in two wheelbases: Station wagons and panel vans were available with short and long wheelbases, the open off-road vehicle only with a short wheelbase. At the start, the paint options cream white, wheat yellow, colorado beige, chimney red and agave green were available, paired with the interior colors black or date brown.

Thanks to the differential locks for the front and rear axles, the G-Class can also be used in difficult terrain. But it also knows how to impress on the road, something that was also given a great deal of attention during development. Thanks to the flexible design of the interior with rear bench seat or the rear seats positioned longitudinally, many variants were possible: in the long wheelbase, the "station wagon" was even possible with up to nine seats.

Another feature of the G-Class was its service-friendly design. For example, mainly existing components from other model series (passenger cars and vans) were used to guarantee worldwide availability and make the work of service personnel easier. All parts are comparatively easy to access, so you can do it yourself if you get stuck in remote areas (which, of course, is extremely rare with the G).

Incidentally, the defeat in the Bundeswehr tender was made up for in the early 1990s with the 250 GD "Wolf", when Mercedes finally prevailed over VW. So it came that the G-Class could adorn itself in the fancy camouflage.

Price

125.000,00 € (VAT not applicable)

This offer and the information contained therein are non-binding. Errors, omissions and prior sale excepted.

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