Mercedes G Wagon (Overland Build): The Ultimate Diesel Off-Roader!
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
- Today I drive and review a Modified Mercedes G Wagon!
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Funny you mention the lack of knowing the revs. In the UK you are taught to change gear without looking at revs and playing it by ear.
Ben, that is the W460 G class. Engine and transmission swaps/rebuilds were very common for this model since it was fairly accommodating with the rest of the Mercedes engine and transmissions in this era. The W461 is the upgraded model of this that looks similar from the outside but has a slightly nicer and upgraded interior. Most of these models were built for English, Swiss and Dutch armies. Civilian versions were made (G300 Pür) but not for sale in the USA. Mbusa fought hard to keep these out and unavailable for sale since they didn’t match the luxury Benz image in the states. More of these W460’s and early W461’s may make their way to us per the 25 year old import rule. The W461’s get the newer engines and are just a BLAST to drive, especially off road.
Ben that vehicle is AWESOME! Your advice to look for unique vehicles at high end dealers is paying dividends.
That is a map light that you kept turning on and off.
The light you were wondering about is a map light. It allows the navigator (front passenger) to read a paper map without lighting up the entire front cabin. They're very common in emergency vehicles like ambulances and old-school overland rigs.
it's a map light old schooled I love those style of lights for the inside
THIS is a proper G class. SO nice.
That is a awesome motor. We had it on a Mercedes 300 SDL
That’s an engine and trans conversion. It’s an OM606 from the 1996-1999 463 series. Last of the true MB in-line six diesels with an iron box 5 speed trans. Very tasteful conversion
Oh and the OM 606 is a revvy diesel. I think redline is 5-5.5k. It has good torque and at freeway speeds of about 75 mph it lopes at 3000 rpm depending upon the trans setup. Very cool trucks and imho under appreciated
Someone might have stated already, but that is a OM606 engine. Somebody did an engine, and transmission swap.
Thanks for the awesome video.
Love old vehicles like this
I grew up driving a 1976 MB 240D sedan that my parents bought 2 months after my birth. I had to turn on the key and pull out a lever to heat the glow plugs to start it. I also got to drive a 1980 300TD wagon, it was much nicer to drive and I wouldn’t get passed by 49cc moped going up a hill like the 240D.
Very cool rig 😎👌
Ben should do some classic reviews maybe a new channel called Ben Hardy Classics if you know someone who has a Shelby Cobra review that. Anyone of a Ben Hardy Classics Channel say I I
You're driving my dream car. Just can't afford a restomod one because poor.
This is bad ass
Wow!!!!
I like the wagon review. Can u do 2025 ev g wagon review?
Why the Ev
He'll do the new 605Hp AMG G63
Looks like a OM605 engine that would have a 5 speed transmission.
I want it!
Is this G wagon for sale?
G wagon started as a request from king of Iran back in 1979 so Mercedes company agreed an pass the project to an Austrian company
A tachometer was in those years optional. You just listen to how the engine sounds and decide from there when to shift.
Does this get MPG or GPM? lol
That is a map light that you kept turning on and off.
I like the wagon review. Can u do 2025 ev g wagon review?