For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 240 GD from 1979 in the colour black and an interior with fabric cover. Highlights: Engine has been replaced Special collector's item: Very early model with low chassis number Vehicle was awarded to Mercedes-Benz for anniversary purposes Printed in specialist literature, among others Schrader Type Chronicle Complete repainting The original sun top is available General information about the vehicle Year of construction: 1979 First registration: Germany, 09/1979 Location: DE-59427 Unna Number of vehicle holders: 3 H-mark TÜV up to 08/2027 Ready to run, but not currently approved Model history The Mercedes-Benz 240 GD belongs to the first series of the legendary G-Class (W460), originally designed for military and civilian use. Robustness, cross-countryness and longevity were the main focus of the development – virtues for which the G-Class is known to this day. The 240 GD was equipped with a fuel-efficient diesel four-cylinder and enjoyed equally great popularity with authorities, armies and off-road enthusiasts. Today, early models are particularly sought after due to their authenticity and rarity. Facts Exterior & Interior: Outer color: Black Interior: Recaro fabric seats Repainted: completely repainted Cover for the rear area with PVC disc available Engine and transmission: 2.4-litre diesel engine with 72 hp (53 kW) Manual transmission Replacement engine Running power: Mileage: 50.865 km (read out) Running performance understandable: No No checkbook available Documentation: Vehicle registration number Magazines Tyres, brakes, bodywork & underbody: Tyres: profile as good as new, 10 years old Brakes: good condition Bodywork: good condition Underbody: good condition Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get more insights into the vehicle condition. Known deficiencies: Kickdown attaches great importance to a realistic and detailed presentation of all vehicles. Our photographer carries out a careful inventory on site and documents visible traces of use and abnormalities. In addition, we discuss possible defects in detail with the seller in order to list known points transparently. Rear window made of PVC must be repaired Interior according to description with marked signs of wear (e.g. minor stains or damage) Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get more insights into the vehicle condition. Summary: For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 240 GD from 1979 in black with an exchange engine and H-mark. The offered specimen is one of the earliest models of the G-Class, which makes it particularly interesting from a collector's point of view. Among other things, the vehicle was used for anniversary purposes at Mercedes and was depicted in publications such as the Schrader Type Chronicle. The body has been completely repainted, optically the vehicle is shown in good, technically in running condition. Smaller defects such as the PVC rear window to be repaired and a condition of use in the interior are present. TÜV exists until August 2027 – this classic is ideal for collectors, enthusiasts and G-Class lovers.