Mercedes G Wagon (Overland Build): The Ultimate Diesel Off-Roader!

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@kevinanderson5095 7 ай бұрын

Ben, that is the W460 G class. Engine and transmission swaps/rebuilds were very common for this model since it was fairly accommodating with the rest of the Mercedes engine and transmissions in this era. The W461 is the upgraded model of this that looks similar from the outside but has a slightly nicer and upgraded interior. Most of these models were built for English, Swiss and Dutch armies. Civilian versions were made (G300 Pür) but not for sale in the USA. Mbusa fought hard to keep these out and unavailable for sale since they didn’t match the luxury Benz image in the states. More of these W460’s and early W461’s may make their way to us per the 25 year old import rule. The W461’s get the newer engines and are just a BLAST to drive, especially off road.

@Sardalani7 21 күн бұрын

What is the difference between W460, W461 and W463? I thought they all shared the same chassis.

@mdb_mississippi 7 ай бұрын

Funny you mention the lack of knowing the revs. In the UK you are taught to change gear without looking at revs and playing it by ear.

@randyking1715 7 ай бұрын

Ben that vehicle is AWESOME! Your advice to look for unique vehicles at high end dealers is paying dividends.

@mdb_mississippi 7 ай бұрын

That is a map light that you kept turning on and off.

@texandy89 7 ай бұрын

it's a map light old schooled I love those style of lights for the inside

@edwardpeters4700 7 ай бұрын

The light you were wondering about is a map light. It allows the navigator (front passenger) to read a paper map without lighting up the entire front cabin. They're very common in emergency vehicles like ambulances and old-school overland rigs.

@paachi 3 ай бұрын

That’s an engine and trans conversion. It’s an OM606 from the 1996-1999 463 series. Last of the true MB in-line six diesels with an iron box 5 speed trans. Very tasteful conversion

@paachi 3 ай бұрын

Oh and the OM 606 is a revvy diesel. I think redline is 5-5.5k. It has good torque and at freeway speeds of about 75 mph it lopes at 3000 rpm depending upon the trans setup. Very cool trucks and imho under appreciated

@mr.knowitall6902 7 ай бұрын

That is a awesome motor. We had it on a Mercedes 300 SDL

@OverlandOrange 6 ай бұрын

THIS is a proper G class. SO nice.

@BittnerBuddenbrock 2 ай бұрын

A clueless American looking at an old however perfect Mercedes Geländewagen which is produced in Graz, Austria. I'm surprised he knows how to shift without grinding the gears.

@texandy89 7 ай бұрын

Ben should do some classic reviews maybe a new channel called Ben Hardy Classics if you know someone who has a Shelby Cobra review that. Anyone of a Ben Hardy Classics Channel say I I

@J.Young808 7 ай бұрын

I grew up driving a 1976 MB 240D sedan that my parents bought 2 months after my birth. I had to turn on the key and pull out a lever to heat the glow plugs to start it. I also got to drive a 1980 300TD wagon, it was much nicer to drive and I wouldn’t get passed by 49cc moped going up a hill like the 240D.

@mokisan 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the awesome video. Love old vehicles like this

@darrinwagoner3025 5 ай бұрын

Someone might have stated already, but that is a OM606 engine. Somebody did an engine, and transmission swap.

@mhassouneh 7 ай бұрын

Very cool rig 😎👌

@maverick-zj3jz 7 ай бұрын

I like the wagon review. Can u do 2025 ev g wagon review?

@RanganBose69420 7 ай бұрын

Why the Ev He'll do the new 605Hp AMG G63

@tmurray12 7 ай бұрын

You're driving my dream car. Just can't afford a restomod one because poor.

@pellcio Күн бұрын

I love it. But yeah, it's clear you know very little about these trucks. First, it is not a 5 cylinder. It's a map light. It's a "barn door" model which is uncommon. Most all Gs have a large single rear door. That bumper, with pin is a stock MB item, not ARB. The stubby lever is for the transfer case, with 2H, 4H & 4L. It wasn't until sometime in the late 90s that Gs had AWD and the 3 diff locks. The "more vents down below" is an aftermarket AC system, as they did not have them untill they went upmarket. This vehicle is most likely a military G, which probably had a puny and even slower diesel engine. Which explains the swap to a bigger "faster" engine. Are you sure you weren't driving around in Low Range? 60 kmh seems awfully slow in 5th gear.