Steyr-Daimler-Puch 240GD (W460)

THREE OWNER
FROM NEW

KILOMETERS
TRACEABLE

VERY ORIGINAL
CONDITION

SWISS INITIAL
DELIVERY

Technical specifications

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz

Model

240 GD

Model series

W 460

Mileage

158.967 km

Period of production

Seit 1979

Year of construction

1980

Initial registration

01.03.1980

Engine

4-cylinder in-line engine

Performance (hp)

53 kW / 72 hp

Transmission

4-speed manual transmission

engine (ccm)

2.400 ccm

Fuel

Diesel

Steering

Left-hand drive

Exterior

"Karminred" (DB 3002)

Interior

Black

General inspection

New

Matching-Numbers

Historic Plate

Equipment and special features

Short wheelbase
Differential lock front & rear
Power steering
Towbar
Driver & front passenger headrests

Documents and documentation

Instruction manual
Original brochure
Data card (original)

car description

For sale is an incredibly original and excellently maintained Puch 240 GD of the first series (W460) in the attractive color Carmine Red. Built in 1979 and delivered to Switzerland in 1980, the vehicle is now in its third ownership with a verifiable mileage of 158,956 kilometers. In 2006, the car went to its second owner in Holland, and in 2015, via Graz, to its current owner in Germany. It appears that the Puch has always been in the hands of collectors and, unlike most of its kind, was never used as a work vehicle.

The 240 GD is impeccably documented and remains in an un-welded original condition. Even a large portion of the paintwork and the entire interior, including seats, rubber mats, door panels, etc., are in their original state.

All original documents, such as the owner's manual, the data card, the service booklet, and more, are present, highlighting the value of this classic. Furthermore, additional historical documents, including a collision carnet from Switzerland, the original sales brochures, old letters, and much more, have been meticulously preserved.

Due to its incredible condition, the vehicle was featured on the cover of the first edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic magazine (Issue No. 54) in 2018, titled "G-Class – Birth of a Legend." This signifies that even Mercedes does not possess a better or older G-Class. Reports in other renowned magazines like Auto Bild Klassik and Auto Motor und Sport praise the authentic originality and historical significance of this vehicle.

Thanks to continuous maintenance and care, most recently in November 2024, this 240 GD is in excellent technical and visual condition. Whether as a stylish companion for adventurous drives or a valuable addition to an exclusive collection, this classic is a rare opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

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

Price on request (VAT not applicable)

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

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