Mercedes Benz Steyr Puch 230 GE (1983)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a 1983 Mercedes-Benz Steyr Puch 230 GE in dark green with a beige fabric interior.

Highlights:

• Third-hand, with TÜV, H license plate, and ready to drive.
• From 2018 to 2020, the vehicle underwent extensive and costly restoration (frame off). A total of approximately €35,000 (seller's estimate) was invested.
• The restoration included the following:
• Seats reupholstered and covered with new Mercedes-Benz fabric.
• Side leather elements renewed
• Brakes overhauled – new rear brake shoes and cylinders
• Shock absorbers replaced
• New tires fitted
• New exhaust system
• Wheel bearings and axle boots renewed
• New rear door hinge
• Various transmission parts replaced
• Engine overhauled
• Seals replaced
• Steering damper and differential replaced
• Cavity sealing
• Completely repainted
• Only original Mercedes-Benz parts were used in the restoration.
• With power steering and radio
• Extensive documentation, including invoices, available.

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1983
• First registration: Germany, 12/1983
• Location: 22609 Hamburg, Germany
• 3 vehicle owners (owned since 2018)
• Accident-free
• TÜV until May 2027
• H license plate
• Ready to drive, with German registration
• Restored

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class off-road vehicle has been conquering the world since 1979. Originally designed as a military vehicle, it was later developed into a luxury off-road vehicle. In collaboration with Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Austria, the robust and iconic G-model was created, which has retained its characteristic look to this day and is popular worldwide. The unique design and the variety of body styles make the G-Class attractive to every taste and give it a high recognition value.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Color: Dark green
• Interior with beige fabric upholstery
• Completely repainted during restoration.

Engine and transmission:

• 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder engine with 125 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in June 2023.

Mileage:

• 81,467 km (as read)
• Mileage can be partially verified.
• Service history with gaps available.

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, service history.

Tires, brakes, body, and underbody:

• Tires: New
• Brakes: 70-90%
• The underbody is rust-free and cavity-sealed.
• Please view the photo gallery and videos to get a better impression of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Small scratch (rear, right)
• Age-related wear marks in the interior
• Sun visor with cosmetic defect.
• Please view the photo gallery and videos to get a better impression of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

The vehicle is in good overall condition and underwent extensive restoration (frame off) from 2018 to 2020. Over €35,000 was invested in refurbishing the seats, brakes, shock absorbers, tires, and engine, among other things. It has an H license plate, is accident-free, and is ready to drive. Documentation and invoices are available. Minor defects such as a 1 cm scratch (rear, right) and small age-related signs of wear in the interior are known, but these hardly detract from the appearance of this classic car. In short, this is a visually extremely appealing and exciting Mercedes-Benz Steyr Puch 230 GE for collectors and enthusiasts.