Hello Geländewagen forum members,

Geländewagen owner Ira Sherman requested that I post this ad for him because he is selling his 1986 Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen 280GE for $15,000 dollars (firm).

If you are interested in his Geländewagen you can contact him via email at Ira.Sherman @ yahoo.com or call him at (914) 473 1337.

Respectfully,

James Văn Thạch

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“Over $25,000 invested”!

“$ 15,000 FIRM”!

“Don’t miss this rare Beast”!



If you admire the G500 or G55 body style this is the G-class for you, minus the Mercedes G500 & G55 electrical problems, minus the V8 gas guzzler engine, minus the High price sticker tag and expensive parts that come along with it.

I present to you my 1986 Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen G-class 280GE that has been updated to appear as a 2007 G55 AMG.

VIN: 46023317902393
Model: 280GE284X4
Chassis: 46023317902393
Engine: 110994 12 002320
Transmission: 720109 10 016093
2.8 liter 4-speed with 98,000 miles (fuel: Gas)
2 front passenger windows are powered.
2 rear passenger windows are manual.
Air Conditioner


This G-class was legally imported by Europa G-wagen USA the official importer that was licensed by Mercedes-Benz in Germany to import the G-class in the United States until 2001.

The clear NY state title shows it as a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280GE.

The entire conversion was done the right way! updated to a 2007 G55 AMG look.

(No Short Cuts):

The original radio was removed and replaced with a $1,500 stereo system which includes the following:

• ALPINE CDE-9873 2007 SERIES ALPINE IN-DASH CAR AUDIO AM/FM RADIO CD/MP3 iPOD-READY STEREO RECEIVER. Tuner FM Stereo Indicator,12FM/6AM Preset Stations, Auto Memory.

• 2 Pairs of Alpine SPS17C2 6.5" 2-Way Coaxial Speakers X Selection ,Up/Down Seek 45watts by 4 channel.

• 1 Pioneer 800 Watt Mono Base Amplifier used for subwoofers.

• Pair of 10inch JL- Audio w3 subwoofers in custom made sub woofer box.

• Upgraded to (5) 2006 18 inch factory five star Mercedes wheels & tires all in good condition.

• Custom Dual muffler exhaust with Magna Flow tips that looks like a G55 AMG.

• The cloth checker board pattern seats have been updated to Leatherette (MB Tex: grey).

• Shifter and 4x4 knobs upgraded to Burl Wood.

• Steering wheel upgraded to Burl Wood.

• Windows tinted with using 3M tint.

• Chrome Running Boards from Mercedes-Benz.

• Chrome Light guards for a G55 AMG.

• Metal Tire Cover and Chrome Cover Carrier for 5th Tire included
(2006 18 inch factory five star Mercedes-Benz rim and tire)

• Painted Metallic Pearl Black.

• Rust-Oleum and 3M undercoating was applied.

• Hadley Air Horn with Compressor with Chrome Dual trumpets.

• Red LED Interior Lights-- These were added to the instrument cluster of HVAC Control unit . These Lights really Illuminates the interior cockpit, while also matching same hue of red as lights used on Alpine Head unit.

• Mercedes 2007 G55 AMG - Exterior brushed chrome body moldings. Cost $400 plus installation. Original black body moldings included with purchase of vehicle.

• Rear Plastic Floor Cargo cover.

• K&N Filter for improved performance and gas mileage.

• Audio Remote Alarm installed.

• Alpine PDX-1 4 Channel 600watt Amplifier this is a high end, and pure Stereo Power Density Digital Amplifier

• Pair of Alpine 5 2/5" 600watt Component Speakers. Mounted in the two front door panels cost $340.00 a pair!

Features:


• ALPINE SPR-13S (SPR-13 or SPR13S)
• Peak Power : 300W Per Speaker For 600 Watts Total Power
• RMS Power : 100W Per Speaker For 200 Watts Total Power
• Woofer : 5.25" DIA cone type
• Tweeter : 1" DIA ring-dome type
• Impedance : 3.6 ohm
• Sensitivity : 86 dB/W/m
• Frequency Response : 70Hz - 27kHz
• Mounting Depth : 2-3/16"
• Cutout Diameter : 4-5/8"
• Type-R 5-1/4" 2-Way Component Speakers
• 5.25"" hybrid layered-pulp woofers
• Rubber surround
• Silk ring-dome swivel tweeters
• Linear Drive Motor structure
• Dual radio magnet
• External 2-way crossover networks
• 12 dB/oct high-pass
• 6 dB/oct low-pass
• 6"x8" adapter rings included
• Gold-plated screw terminals

This vehicle is 21 years old and for its age it is a good condition, but not perfect.

I am honest and upfront and do not like secrets, so I will start with the recommendations for the G-wagen if I was to keep it.

• There is some surface rust in some areas of the G-wagen, the usual spots for an older G-wagen such as rear corner panels located at the rear signal lights. Gas tank and front wheel well by housing area have some surface rust.
• Heater (needs blower switch).
• Front Brakes and Rotors are scheduled to be replaced in 2-3 months.
• (1) Front shock absorber.
• Rear main seal minor leak.
• A paint job was recently done costing $3,500 because of a minor fender bender.

“Over $25,000 invested”!

“$ 15,000 FIRM”!

“Don’t miss this rare Beast”!


For additional photos: Email: Ira.Sherman @ yahoo.com

If you have any questions to be answered!

Call me @ (914) 473 1337

(If no answer please leave a message with your name and number and I will call you back promptly)

 

Additional photos of 1986 Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen G-class 280GE.

 

"Honest and Up Front"?!??

From the photos I saw after the accident, that bender was far from minor; and bent a whole lot more than just the fender.

So much for "do not like secrets".

 

Dutch,

Response below is from Ira pertaining to your above statement that was also brought up by mb230s on another Geländewagen forum.

Respectfully,

James Văn Thạch


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Yes, it was a bad incident that my truck was in an accident and thanks to MIKE from Clubgwagen he helped me. He is the BEST ! HE is an upstanding MAN, and he sent me the parts for an agreed payment. I consider it minor as I did not hit another car or myself was not hurt and GOD THANK YOU that no one was injured or killed. VERY BAD day for me as I was on a BUS, TRAIN, TAXI for 2 weeks. I am considering ANOTHER Vehicle in my life as I have the NEED for SPEED and am into AUTO RACING racetrack Race Rallies (PER DOCTOR's ORDERS and recommendations as I have clearance that will protect me from liability).

MY BAD ACCIDENT FENDER BENDER: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/g-cl...eed-parts.html

Reference: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/g-cl...ml#post2572373

 

Additional photos of 1986 Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen G-class 280GE.

 

Additional photos of 1986 Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen G-class 280GE.

 

You can take an old dowager and gussy her up with a facelift and some fancy clothes; and, from a distance in a dimly lit nightclub, she might look pretty good. But in the morning - after you've taken her home with you and daylight hits her in the face - underneath all the facade, she's still an old lady with lots of warts, liver spots, sags and wrinkles.

A G55, this truck most certainly is not, not even close.

 

YES, ALOT OF PEOPLE, LOVE CLASSIC cars and UPDATE THEM with upgrades. THIS IS NOTHING NEW, 1970's MUSCLE CARS, AMX JAVALIN, STUDEBAKER AVANTI, FORD MUSTANGS, adding updated ENGINE SPECS, AERO KITS, new BADGES to name a FEW. EVERYONE does their own thing to fit their LIFESTYLE. TO tell you I enjoy working on my GWAGEN but it is time for a CHANGE. I am moving away from my 280GE GWAGEN because I am concentrating on my RALLEY RACING secondary CAREER and I am going to buy A HIGH PERFORMANCE Modified ENGINE MERCEDES-BENZ. In my ADVERTISEMENT I clearly say UPGRADES, not a REPLICA OF A G55 AMG. I have modified DUAL EXHAUST, CHROME Light guards and G55 AMG molding that is all, nothing more, nothing less and G500 Rims. A Buyer can clearly see my UPGRADES and compare it to a G55 AMG and G500. Everyone LOVES to take care of themselves with TLC, ask Donald Trump with his comb over, to appear to look young to cover that bald spot, but he still has a strong business man attitude that does NOT give up and keeps on GOING to succeed, just like a OLDER Classic Mature GWAGEN with a comeover and some TLC.

 

Well it has come to that DAY, my GWAGEN 280ge is sold and on her way to Fairfield, Iowa with the new owner Aaron. I MISS her already BUT since she is sold and my GMC Typhoon it is time for me to GET my new MERCEDES GWAGEN and COMPETE in local sanctioned or Hot-rod RACE RALLYS.

 

hi Ira,

Hope all is well. Did u end up selling the G wagen or not yet?

I am looking for a 1986 one.

Thanks
James

 

This thread is over 10 yrs old. I'm sure that the truck was sold long ago.

 

Yes, see above, sold. Previous owner seemed more than a little **NUTTY**, so I think you dodged a bullet by not buying his “Fake G55”, LOL.