The rarest Merc: G-wagen

AMATMO · 23rd December 2007, 13:21

GL class is indeed a great spotting very rare
infact personally i would consider it a second great mercedes spotting
the greatest was the R-class

hanmust · 13th August 2008, 07:58

Spotted this G300 D some time back from Bangalore. But it was TN-regn. The guys have fitted fake wheel arches & steps, it seems that they have made it with their locan tinker, but had good finishing. It might be pre 1986 model, as you may notice split rear doors.

Later I heard that this one is for sale, so dear friends, if anyone spot this G please inform the location from where you spot, so that I can trace out the guys & give them a offer. I'vc been searching for one for the last couple of years.

speedy · 13th August 2008, 10:37

Hanmust a two door is rare indeed and the car does not appeal to me with the extra fittings done on it. my suggestion would be go to the RTO with the registration number and they would provide you with an address. if that does not work visit the mercedes workshop as i presume the car would be going there for service. hope you get the car buddy, it would be in good hands for sure.

rjstyles69 · 13th August 2008, 10:43

Why does it resemble a Gurkha so much,did Force Motors take a cue from this ?

Akshay1234 · 13th August 2008, 10:48

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Why does it resemble a Gurkha so much,did Force Motors take a cue from this ?

yup. they did. even the traveler was copied from some merc.

RedMM340 · 13th August 2008, 11:04

Interesting thread.

The Force Gurkha is the latest incarnation of the G. Wagon. You just have to pay about 8 lacs or so, and you can buy it!

Blue Thunder · 13th August 2008, 11:39

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Why does it resemble a Gurkha so much,did Force Motors take a cue from this ?

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

yup. they did. even the traveler was copied from some merc.

not "copied" : Force motors (then Bajaj Tempo) had licenses from Mercedes Benz for the Traveller and the Trax design was based on the Gelande-Wagen.

Why do you think the Force Gurkha and other 4x4 vehicles from Force are so keenly followed on this forum

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Originally Posted by hanmust

Spotted this G300 D some time back from Bangalore. ...

hey, hanmust, this 300 GD has been screwed up by the external fittings : also the bodyline doesnt seem to be original.

If indeed you get to locate the owner , please inspect it thoroughly and make sure the entire driveline is intact and original. This is what makes the Gelande-Wagen so much of a masterpiece.

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anish9000 · 13th August 2008, 11:50

Hey, hanmust there is a similar g wagen up for sale. 1986 or 1987, G 300 D, 2 door.

Cyrus43 · 13th August 2008, 17:07

I am sure that the guy with the white G doesnt have an idea of how good his car is.

DKG · 13th August 2008, 17:37

Considering I've decided to wait for a Gurkha if someone comes across a clean used G Wagen I'd appreciate some leads. Hanmust that makes for 2 G Wagen's required

howler · 13th August 2008, 17:46

the G wagen is not a rare vehicle leave alone the rarest merc. fantastic off road capabilities and trad merc quality along with a mechanical layout free from complex an troublesome electronics have made it a fav with east european armies, its manufactured by steyr puch in austria and not by mercedes if im not mistaken, the earlier trax gurkhas came with a high content of the mechanicals imported from puch

spawnofsatan · 13th August 2008, 22:02

How much do these G's run for in India?

speedy · 14th August 2008, 01:15

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Originally Posted by spawnofsatan

How much do these G's run for in India?

it actually depends on how much the owner perceives for his car and the condition it is in. it could range from 5 lacs upto 20lacs.

@ Hanmust get in touch with fellow members from Kal to check out the white Gwagon. you got two cars to play with now.

spawnofsatan · 14th August 2008, 04:56

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Originally Posted by speedy

it actually depends on how much the owner perceives for his car and the condition it is in. it could range from 5 lacs upto 20lacs.

@ Hanmust get in touch with fellow members from Kal to check out the white Gwagon. you got two cars to play with now.

Wow I never knew there were G wagons in India, I have always been a big fan of these, well if they run for that price, sign me up for one!!!!

hanmust · 14th August 2008, 08:06

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Originally Posted by DKG

Considering I've decided to wait for a Gurkha if someone comes across a clean used G Wagen I'd appreciate some leads. Hanmust that makes for 2 G Wagen's required

Dude, its only now you decided to go for G! more over you have a choice of Gurka too. But I've been searching for one for the last few years. So please give me some preferences.

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Originally Posted by speedy

it actually depends on how much the owner perceives for his car and the condition it is in. it could range from 5 lacs upto 20lacs.

@ Hanmust get in touch with fellow members from Kal to check out the white Gwagon. you got two cars to play with now.

Buddy, what do U ment? which are the two cars U mentioned.

23rd December 2007, 13:21	#31
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	GL class is indeed a great spotting very rare infact personally i would consider it a second great mercedes spotting the greatest was the R-class
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hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Spotted this G300 D some time back from Bangalore. But it was TN-regn. The guys have fitted fake wheel arches & steps, it seems that they have made it with their locan tinker, but had good finishing. It might be pre 1986 model, as you may notice split rear doors. Later I heard that this one is for sale, so dear friends, if anyone spot this G please inform the location from where you spot, so that I can trace out the guys & give them a offer. I'vc been searching for one for the last couple of years. Attached Thumbnails
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13th August 2008, 10:37	#33
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,026 Times View My Garage	Hanmust a two door is rare indeed and the car does not appeal to me with the extra fittings done on it. my suggestion would be go to the RTO with the registration number and they would provide you with an address. if that does not work visit the mercedes workshop as i presume the car would be going there for service. hope you get the car buddy, it would be in good hands for sure.
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rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,344 Thanked: 845 Times View My Garage	Why does it resemble a Gurkha so much,did Force Motors take a cue from this ?
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13th August 2008, 11:04	#36
RedMM340 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the move Posts: 457 Thanked: 34 Times	Interesting thread. The Force Gurkha is the latest incarnation of the G. Wagon. You just have to pay about 8 lacs or so, and you can buy it!
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13th August 2008, 11:50	#38
anish9000 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 220 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	G wagen for sale Hey, hanmust there is a similar g wagen up for sale. 1986 or 1987, G 300 D, 2 door. Attached Thumbnails
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	I am sure that the guy with the white G doesnt have an idea of how good his car is.
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DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,725 Thanked: 1,659 Times View My Garage	Considering I've decided to wait for a Gurkha if someone comes across a clean used G Wagen I'd appreciate some leads. Hanmust that makes for 2 G Wagen's required
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13th August 2008, 17:46	#41
howler BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: coorg/bangalore Posts: 458 Thanked: 604 Times	the G wagen is not a rare vehicle leave alone the rarest merc. fantastic off road capabilities and trad merc quality along with a mechanical layout free from complex an troublesome electronics have made it a fav with east european armies, its manufactured by steyr puch in austria and not by mercedes if im not mistaken, the earlier trax gurkhas came with a high content of the mechanicals imported from puch
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13th August 2008, 22:02	#42
spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	How much do these G's run for in India?
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