1994 Mercedes-Benz 290GD Pick Up Manual W461

Highlights

• Ex-Singapore Army vehicle with genuine military provenance
• Rare convertible
• Reported 16,000 miles from new
• Highly preserved and very practical drop side pick up
• Chassis, bodywork, paintwork and interior present well
• Recently serviced with new brakes fitted
• Now registered on UK plates
• Sold with MOT valid to May 2027

The Appeal

The G-Wagon may have become an ultra-expensive style icon, with versions that can outrun supercars, but its go-anywhere origins lie in utilitarian models exactly like this one. Its practicality and durability likely explain why it was acquired by the Singapore Army in 1994.

Although this 290GD pick up is an obvious workhorse, it appears to have led a very easy life. The condition is impressive for a 32 year old truck, the chassis, interior, paintwork and bodywork looking virtually like new. With its folding canvas roof it is ideally suited to the recent heatwave. The vendor reports that the odometer shows 16,000 miles, which likely explains why. That’s barely run in for the tough OM602 5cyl diesel engine.

This is a very practical, well-preserved RHD W461 in a rare and useful spec. The vendor tells us that it is sold with fresh service, recent brake work, UK registration, and an MOT valid to May 2027.

Key Information

• Mileage: 16,000 miles (unwarranted)
• Country of registration: UK (originally registered in Singapore)
• MOT: valid until May 2027 we are told
• Technical specs: 2,874 cc diesel, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: no specific documentation mentioned beyond current UK registration
• Sold with UK plates and waiting for UK plates from DVLA

The Detail

• Well-kept 290GD with grey cab and black pick up body
• Features folding canvas roof in good condition
• Paintwork presents well throughout with few signs of age
• Large rear pick up load bed with drop sides and tread plate to base
• Chassis in very good condition as shown in photos
• Vendor states that chassis is rust free
• Black vinyl seats in very good condition
• Nicely preserved black interior with military references and auxiliary dials
• Recently serviced and new brakes fitted
• Vendor states the vehicle presents well for its age
• We are told that it runs very well
• Imported from Singapore, formerly used by the Singapore Army

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