2001 MERCEDES-BENZ G320 SWB
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Sometimes, the shortest G-Wagen makes the biggest impression.
There is something about the original three-door G-Class that the modern versions simply cannot reproduce.
The proportions. The upright windscreen. The exposed hinges. The spare wheel hanging from the rear door.
And, above all, that wonderfully compact body.
This particular 2001 G320 caught my attention.
Finished in deep green, with black leather, traditional Mercedes-Benz alloy wheels and the unmistakable W463 silhouette, it represents a period when the G-Class was still primarily appreciated for what it was engineered to do.
Under the hood sits Mercedes-Benz's 3.2-litre V6, paired with an automatic transmission and permanent four-wheel drive.
The short-wheelbase G320 has a personality of its own. It feels purposeful without trying too hard, luxurious without becoming extravagant, and compact without losing the commanding presence that defines the G-Class.
Three doors. A naturally aspirated V6. Classic Mercedes engineering.
With approximately 97,000 km recorded on its Japanese auction inspection sheet, this example is an interesting candidate for further evaluation.
For me, the appeal is simple.
I have always appreciated vehicles that have a distinctive identity rather than merely impressive specifications.
And few SUVs have more identity than a short-wheelbase G-Wagen.
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Toronto · London · São Paulo
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