Mercedes G 500 Cabriolet Final Edition - 2013
W463
Estimated : CHF 280.000 - 330.000
The Bonmont Sale
Collectors' Motor Cars - Bonhams
Golf & Country Club de Bonmont
Chéserex
Switzerland - Suisse - Schweiz
September 2019
Introduced as long ago as 1979, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 'Geländewagen' (cross-country vehicle) was the result of a joint venture with Steyr-Daimler-Puch of Austria, a firm with considerable experience in developing four-wheel-drive systems for off-road vehicles. Its purposeful appearance – fundamentally unchanged throughout its life – and engineering excellence has secured the 'G-Wagen' cult status and earned it a reputation as one of the most coveted of classic 4x4s.
Taking its cue from the rival Land Rover, the early G-Wagen was not luxurious by any means, featuring manually wound windows and fabric upholstery, but soon established a reputation for being able to traverse the most challenging terrain.
For 1991 a revised (Type 463) chassis was introduced, incorporating the very latest in off-road traction technology in the form of three electronically engaged differentials in addition to anti-lock brakes. Cabin comfort had been improved in the late 1980s, but by the early 1990s Mercedes-Benz had recognised the growing market of 4x4 owners who valued style, luxury and power above ultimate off-road capability, and in 1993 introduced the limited-edition 500 GE, a 5.0-litre V8-powered model that took the G-Wagen into Range Rover territory. After two years in production, the 500 GE disappeared from the range, returning in 1998 as the G 500, again powered by a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine.
There have been countless updates to the Type 463 since then and a host of special and limited edition variants released; introduced to commemorate the end of G-Class Cabriolet production, the G 500 Cabriolet Final Edition offered here is one such. Distinguished by 'Final Edition 200' badges on the B-pillars, it is one of only 200 units built. Powered by a 5.5-litre V8 producing 383bhp, this most exclusive model was finished in Designo Platinum Black paintwork with Designo Sand hide interior and matching electrically folding soft-top. The generous level of standard equipment included electronic stability programme (ESP); Parktronic parking assistance; swing-away spare wheel carrier: xenon headlights, climate control air conditioning; electric windows and power-fold door mirrors; command navigation system; AMG performance steering wheel; stainless steel spare wheel cover; stainless steel side steps; and 18" five-spoke alloy wheels (including spare).
Mercedes G 500 Cabriolet Final Edition - 2013
W463
Estimated : CHF 280.000 - 330.000
The Bonmont Sale
Collectors' Motor Cars - Bonhams
Golf & Country Club de Bonmont
Chéserex
Switzerland - Suisse - Schweiz
September 2019
Introduced as long ago as 1979, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 'Geländewagen' (cross-country vehicle) was the result of a joint venture with Steyr-Daimler-Puch of Austria, a firm with considerable experience in developing four-wheel-drive systems for off-road vehicles. Its purposeful appearance – fundamentally unchanged throughout its life – and engineering excellence has secured the 'G-Wagen' cult status and earned it a reputation as one of the most coveted of classic 4x4s.
Taking its cue from the rival Land Rover, the early G-Wagen was not luxurious by any means, featuring manually wound windows and fabric upholstery, but soon established a reputation for being able to traverse the most challenging terrain.
For 1991 a revised (Type 463) chassis was introduced, incorporating the very latest in off-road traction technology in the form of three electronically engaged differentials in addition to anti-lock brakes. Cabin comfort had been improved in the late 1980s, but by the early 1990s Mercedes-Benz had recognised the growing market of 4x4 owners who valued style, luxury and power above ultimate off-road capability, and in 1993 introduced the limited-edition 500 GE, a 5.0-litre V8-powered model that took the G-Wagen into Range Rover territory. After two years in production, the 500 GE disappeared from the range, returning in 1998 as the G 500, again powered by a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine.
There have been countless updates to the Type 463 since then and a host of special and limited edition variants released; introduced to commemorate the end of G-Class Cabriolet production, the G 500 Cabriolet Final Edition offered here is one such. Distinguished by 'Final Edition 200' badges on the B-pillars, it is one of only 200 units built. Powered by a 5.5-litre V8 producing 383bhp, this most exclusive model was finished in Designo Platinum Black paintwork with Designo Sand hide interior and matching electrically folding soft-top. The generous level of standard equipment included electronic stability programme (ESP); Parktronic parking assistance; swing-away spare wheel carrier: xenon headlights, climate control air conditioning; electric windows and power-fold door mirrors; command navigation system; AMG performance steering wheel; stainless steel spare wheel cover; stainless steel side steps; and 18" five-spoke alloy wheels (including spare).