1987 Mercedes Benz 4WD 230GE Gelandewagen

This classic 1987 Mercedes Benz 4WD 230GE Gelandewagen with 120,706 kms was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 2 February 2017.

From the Tokyo area, this vehicle had clearly been loved, garaged and well maintained. Service records were included at auction showing maintenance history and kms. Overall extremely clean for age with genuine low kms.

Few scrapes on the passenger door and some minor marks around the front of the car. Interior was very clean for age.

Recent re-registration event in Japan prior to auction, where it was confirmed roadworthy.  Signal lenses had some minor cracks and the trims were showing a little age as could be expected but still in good condition.

This 1987 Mercedes Benz 4WD 230GE Gelandewagen was eligible for import to Australia under the 1988 and older rule.

Sold for 2.75 million Yen FOB, landed price in Australia at the time would have been approx. $40,200 (calculated at 86 Yen to the dollar and not including on road costs or approx. $1,000 to $1,200 allowance for compliance items prior to registration).

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We only source the best vehicles with clean and tidy interiors, and only vehicles we would be pleased to own ourselves. This is why we are constantly told by clients that the vehicles we source are well above the condition of most others on the local market.

Whether you’re looking for a classic 1987 Mercedes Benz 4WD 230GE Gelandewagen like this, or any other type of vehicle we can find it for you in nice condition.

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It is vital when sourcing your vehicle to use an agent that takes the time to physically check each vehicle and looks beyond the auction pictures and report to confirm condition. Some vehicles may have an unpleasant smoke or other odour, rust underneath, or other faults which are impossible to know without inspection.

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