Some consider that the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Wolf is one of the best built 4×4’s in the world to drive. For all the glitz and glamour of the current models, the Mercedes-Benz G class was originally intended for military utilization. However, much like the Hummer H1, the upper echelon took a liking to this vehicle and decided to make it their own. Now we see AMG models of a rough and ready off-roader G-Wagen that will likely never see a trail, but look absolutely fabulous in not doing so.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is a well-established light utility military support vehicle with its origins in the 1970s from a suggestion by the late Shah of Iran to Mercedes. The “G” in the name is short for Geländewagen or cross-country vehicle / tough terrain vehicle, and was Mercedes’s first venture into general four-wheel drives, although they did make some jeep-like vehicles in World War II.

If you are looking to acquire an authentic, back to basics G-Wagen, think back to the 1980s, as there are a few of these uncommon 240GD examples reported as available in variants like this 1986 “Wolf.” It is powered by a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder diesel engine that is paired to a four-speed manual transmission. Appropriately presented in “Army green” with a black interior and cloth soft-top this four-by-four Mercedes-Benz will likely provide you with great fun and the interaction that goes with its uncommon status. It is quite versatile in that it will be equally welcome as a great vehicle for out on the town, heading to the beach or taking on your next hunting and fishing journey. Adventure waits!