This 1986 Mercedes Benz 300GD is an interesting low-spec high roof variant with a manual gearbox. Over the long life of these trucks, they’ve been available in countless variants from panel vans to 6x6s. This 2-door high roof variant could provide a compelling and reliable alternative to the Land Rover Defender 90 and Jeep Wrangler. Find it here on eBay in Saint Petersburg, Florida with reserve not met.

For some time the only G-variants available in the United States have been the most highly equipped models. Those utilitarian variant has long been absent from the US marketplace, though for many this reliable, capable offroader would be just the ticket. Finished in attractive grey over grey, and almost entirely stock save a brushguard, this low mile diesel looks very promising.

Inside this example is trimmed in Mercedes grey plaid, and features the original plastic dash, a long way from the feature-laden interior used in current G-Wagens. At some point this truck was fitted with an aftermarket radio and a pair of speakers added to the lower dash. While not ideal, some fresh speakers and new black speaker grilles would go a long way to finishing off this otherwise clean interior. Interestingly both front seats are airride equipped, and factory carpets are fitted rather than vinyl mats.

Underhood this vehicle features Mercedes long-lived OM617 diesel engine. The G-wagen variant of this engine is largely the same as the one used in the W123 300D, save the oil pan so parts should be relatively easy to come by stateside for the engine. That diesel is backed by the preferred 4-speed manual gearbox and the seller says it will do 78 MPH easily, certainly a heady figure for the 87 horsepower engine in such a large vehicle.

These utilitarian G-class trucks are extremely capable, and even left more-or-less as-is this example could make an excellent mount for camping and moderate offroading.