Basic information and history

With the W461, Mercedes-Benz distilled the G-Class down to what it was originally meant to be: a working tool without compromise. Where the W460 was gradually civilised and the W463 later took a step towards comfort and luxury, the 461 retained the solid axles, the ladder-frame construction, the manual differential locks, and the uncompromising simplicity. The 240 GD is powered by the indirect-injection four-cylinder pre-chamber diesel OM616, a robust 2.4-litre four-stroke engine that built its reputation on durability rather than power, and which here works together with a manual gearbox and engageable four-wheel drive.

This example is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 240 GD 461 with origins as a military vehicle in the Danish armed forces, later imported to Sweden from Denmark. The odometer reads 76,580 km and can be guaranteed by the seller. The vehicle has had four owners in total and is described as being in original condition.

One detail the seller particularly highlights is the folding windscreen, a solution found only to a very limited extent, which according to the seller makes this car one of few, if not the only, of its kind.

Equipment and options

• New winch mounted at the front
• Folding windscreen
• Extra rear seat for two people
• Newly sewn hood/soft top that can be removed in sections
• Original green hood/soft top included
• Equipped as a military jeep adapted for civilian use

The car lacks air conditioning and an audio/media system, in line with its military origins. The newly sewn sectional hood provides flexibility in how the car can be driven, open or closed, while the original green hood is included for those wishing to preserve its original character. The front winch is a newer addition.

Condition

The paint and bodywork are described as being in good condition, as are the windows. The vehicle is stated to be in original condition.

According to the seller, the interior is in good condition, as are the instrument panel and headliner. All seat belts function and the instrument panel is free of warning lights. The trip meter works.

The tyres and rims have some remarks, but the tyres are stated to be approved.

The engine is described as being in good condition and, according to the seller, starts and runs flawlessly. The gearbox is likewise stated to be in good condition, shifting without issue, and the clutch works. The brakes show uneven braking effect at the rear, which was also noted at inspection. The vehicle has therefore not passed inspection, but is drivable as it stands. The seller states that the 12-volt outlets, such as the cigarette lighter socket, likely do not work. The exterior lighting functions.

Service history

The vehicle does not have a full service history, but receipts and documentation confirming the service history exist and will be included with a sale. The most recent inspection was carried out in 2024, where uneven rear braking effect was noted as a remark.

Summary

A Mercedes-Benz 240 GD 461 from 1987 with a background as a military vehicle in the Danish armed forces, imported from Denmark and with 76,580 km on the odometer. The car is presented in original condition with four previous owners, a new front winch, an extra rear seat, a newly sewn sectional hood, and an included original green hood. The folding windscreen makes this example unusual.

Bodywork, paint, interior, and drivetrain are described as being in good condition, while the brakes require attention for uneven braking effect at the rear and consequently a new inspection. An honest and technically uncomplicated example of the uncompromising G-Class generation, documented with receipts and ready for anyone who appreciates the 461 in its purest form.