This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 240GD was ordered for the Danish market when new and has since been imported to the United States and has undergone a nut and bolt restoration. Refinished in French Racing Blue paint over Gray/Black checked cloth interior, power is provided by a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder diesel engine sending power to all four wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. Features include front and rear lockable axles, steel bumpers, trailer hitch, fitted all weather floor mats, manual crank windows, rear mounted spare full sized wheel, updated head unit, and full canvas soft top. A German-based restoration shop has performed a nut and bolt cosmetic and mechanical restoration on this example. With an odometer reading 63,776 km (~39k miles) and 100 kilometers driven since the restoration, this 240GD is offered for sale by the dealer with restoration photographs, an EPA declaration form, and a clean Florida title.
The exterior wears fresh French Racing Blue paint with contrasting satin black painted bumpers and a satin lower engine protector plate. Fresh rubberized impact strips trace the beltline of the car with new dark amber blinkers perched atop the front quarter panels. A swing gate with a spare tire can be seen on the rear hatch. Mud flaps are installed for the rear axle which the car was originally optioned with. The exterior restoration and paintwork were done no less than 100 kilometers ago. A skeleton frame for the new black fabric soft top has also been touched up to match the rest of the new cosmetics.
16” Astral Silver repainted steel wheels are fitted along with new lug bolts and satin black Mercedes-Benz center caps. Rockproof Nokien Tyres tires measuring 225/75 are mounted on all four corners showing 2018 date codes. A full-size spare is mounted to the rear door with a matching tire. New springs and struts were installed during the restoration along with new suspension bushings throughout. New brake booster, reservoir, and master cylinder were installed.
The cabin was reupholstered in Gray/Black checkered cloth which lines the seats and door panels. Fitted rubber floor mats are seen on both front and rear passenger compartments with satin hardwood slats cut for the rear luggage compartment. All four seats are fitted with seatbelts with lap belts in the rear. Interior features include climate control for heat and fresh air with a front windshield defroster, lockable front and rear axles, manual windup windows, updated Pioneer head unit, USB charging ports, and a lockable glove compartment. Mounted on the center console is a manual hand brake, controls for the four-wheel drive system, the gearshift for the 4-speed manual transmission, and two cup holders.
The four-spoke vinyl steering wheel frames a 180-kmh speedometer along with gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. Lights for the differential lockers can be found mounted in the center. The five-digit odometer currently reads 63,776 km (~39k miles) with just 100 kilometers added by the current owner since the restoration.
This G Wagen is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline-four cylinder OM616 diesel engine which is factory rated at 71 horsepower and 101 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. The car and mechanicals have received a full nut and bolt restoration. The seller has provided engine bay photos as well as the frame off pictures. The chassis and suspension components can all be seen and analyzed in the gallery. The engine has been completely gone through and re-plated with new filters, reservoirs, and plastic vacuum lines.
The selling dealer says there was and is no rust on this W461 G Wagen. A driving video is provided as well as the restoration pictures. Undersides and chassis pictures during the restoration are in the gallery as well as the status quo of the truck. This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 240GD is now offered for sale in Jacksonville, Florida with a clean Florida title.
The seller has included the following videos:
There’s something about freshly blasted aluminum and re-plated engine bays that make us happy. We just hope these restoration photos stir the same emotions as us! They only made so many of these cars and a lot of them were used as utility vehicles and put away wet. So many of them have rusted away – we need to put the time and money into these classics to keep them on the road. It's important that people who love Gelandewagons put in the effort to keep them on the road, be it mechanical maintenance or a frame off restoration like this one. These are early Land Rovers for people who don’t want headaches and want to look like Austrian farmers from the Cold War. Except this one is painted in an electric blue that would make an insane Miami beach cruiser. The cloth seats keep your shirt from sticking to you back in the summer heat and the simplicity of the wind up windows and downright invincible OM616 under the hood (look at the pictures of this unit – it’s gorgeous) make this a compelling buy that will be as reliable as a wood burning stove.
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Good Day The MB Market Community…. Thank you for the opportunity. Reserve was not met. Regards, WorldImportsUSA$39,500 bid placed by @Etrellum
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Good Day The MB Market Community…. Reminder that this is a full frame off restoration and not some cosmetic repaint. This is also an original km's vehicle that was carefully restored in Germany. I can also assist in nationwide door to door transport. Bid with confidence. Regards, WorldImportsUSA$35,000 bid placed by @SoLong
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Good Day The MB Market Community…. Keep in mind a restoration similar to this sells for close to $200,000 with Expedition Motors. You can purchase this at a fraction of this cost. I can also assist in nationwide door to door transport. Bid with confidence. Regards, WorldImportsUSA$15,250 bid placed by @Excited2
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Good Day The MB Market Community…. This auction ends in 5-day. Good luck to all bidders. This 240GD build has countless hours spent on the smallest detail. . Please review all 123 pictures and you will see the difference. I can also assist in nationwide door to door transport. Bid with confidence. Regards, WorldImportsUSA$10,000 bid placed by @SoLong
Good Afternoon The MB Market Community…. I want to present to you a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 240GD fully restored frame off top to bottom and inside out. This is the highest quality no expenses restoration that will rival all the top builders in the world. This 240GD was built with countless hours spent on the smallest detail. . Please review all the pictures and you will see the difference. The amount of time and effort that goes into a really good listing is tremendous. If anyone needs more pictures or any information please let me know. I can also assist in nationwide door to door transport. Bid with confidence. Regards, WorldImportsUSALove the color and interior choice!