Mercedes Benz W460 G280 (1986)

For sale is a 1986 Mercedes-Benz W460 G280 in white with a cloth interior.

Highlights:

• H-license plate
• Last service in 2024, including oil change
• Mercedes running boards
• Roof rack in classic expedition style
• Black front and bumper elements in contrasting paint
• Black off-road rims with deep-tread tires
• Timeless original look of the early G-Class with its characteristic angular design

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1986
• First registration: France, 1986
• Location: 75173 Pforzheim, Germany
• Number of previous owners: 2
• Accident-free
• H-license plate: Yes
• TÜV: No, can be done prior to delivery if costs are covered
• Ready to drive immediately: yes, but currently not registered

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class was originally developed in 1979 as a pure off-road vehicle—robust, boxy, and uncompromisingly functional. It was created in cooperation with Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Austria, where it is still produced today. The G280 offered here belongs to the first generation (W460), which is considered a classic of the series. With its characteristic design, selectable all-wheel drive, and durable six-cylinder engine, this model epitomizes the origins of the G-Class. Later generations underwent technical refinements, but visually, the original design remained virtually unchanged for decades—one reason why early W460 models are now considered particularly authentic and sought-after.

Facts

Exterior & Interior:

• Exterior color: White
• Interior: brown fabric upholstery with checkered seat surfaces
• Repaint: Partially repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 2.8-liter six-cylinder engine with 156 hp (115 kW)
• Manual transmission
• Last service: 2024 (oil change)

Mileage:

• Mileage: 147,256 km (as read)
• Mileage verifiable: no

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents
• No service record book available

Tires, brakes, body & undercarriage

• Tires: very good condition, new
• Body: good condition
• Underbody: good but used condition
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Signs of wear on the body
• No other defects known according to the owner
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle's condition.

Summary

For sale is a 1986 Mercedes-Benz W460 G280 in white. According to the owner, the vehicle is second-hand, accident-free, and equipped with an H-license plate. It was first registered in France before the SUV came to Germany. An oil change was performed in 2024. The body shows age-related signs of wear, but overall the vehicle is in honest condition. A solid foundation for enthusiasts of classic G-models looking for a robust and characterful off-road vehicle.