I think I own the oldest G-wagen in existence

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Oct 16, 2021 | 07:07 PM
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My W460 was produced in 1979 and has only 7 digits stamped into the right front frame member. It’s German registration also shows only those 7 digits. At an absolute minimum, this vehicle is one of the first 150 ever produced but everything I can find tells me that this is probably a prototype vehicle and not one produced for public sale.
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Are you selling? Wanna talk?

J/K aside, you might be right? Can you post some more pictures, Int/Ext?
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You should cross post this over at the Club Wagen forum. Lots more members with 460's and more general knowledge about the older models.
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Post some pics of the top side, please!
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This is quite interesting. Perhaps some more photos?
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Is that green paint I see? Maybe a military model?
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Pictures please ....
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