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Mercedes produced 500,000 G-Class in 44 years

...marks the milestone with a new limited-edition

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
April 27, 2023
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The 500,000th G-Class

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Mercedes-Benz has recently celebrated the production of its 500,000th G-Class unit. The German car manufacturer commemorated the milestone by giving the special edition vehicle a unique design that pays homage to the iconic car’s roots. The design inspiration for this particular model comes from the 1986 280 GE, which is why it features an “Agave Green” paint job, a color that was previously offered in the car’s earliest iterations.

The exterior of the car is accentuated with solid black accents that can be found in various components such as the grille, bumpers, fender flares, door handles, and rub strips. To protect the headlights, stone guards were installed, and the rims were painted silver, while a vintage vinyl cover shrouds the spare tire at the back. A bright amber plastic overlay was also added over the turn signals to give the car a vintage feel.

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𝗛𝗼𝘄 a𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 a𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 k𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 c𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱

𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 h𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 a𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 a𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿 h𝗶𝗴𝗵-s𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 g𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲?

The 500,000th G-Class exterior
The 500,000th G-Class exterior

The interior of the car features vintage-inspired elements such as checkered fabric upholstery on the seats, reminiscent of the 1986 model. The car’s grab handle sports a badge that identifies it as the 500,000th model produced. In addition, both the front and rear license plates bear the number “500,000” to commemorate the car’s production lifespan.

Mercedes-Benz’s 500,000th G-Class is a unique tribute to the car’s rich history, blending vintage design elements with modern engineering and technology. It has been an icon in the automotive industry for over four decades.

Since its introduction in 1979, the G-Class has been a symbol of luxury, off-road performance, and rugged durability. Its unique design and exceptional capabilities have made it a favorite among car enthusiasts and celebrities alike.

Read more on Rare gems: Meet four limited edition Mercedes-Benz vehicles worth millions of dollars

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