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The 1939 G4 rear axle in detail

The 1939 G4 rear axle in detail
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Image 1 of 9 from No-expense-spared restoration of a rare G4 1939 Mercedes Benz The extremely rare Mercedes-Benz G4 offroader, fully operational with completely overhauled mechanical components but with all the deliberately retained traces of its venerable age. The dashboard of the G4 - exquisite detail The 1939 G4 rear axle in detail
The body back in place. When the imposing 770 Craftsmen going about their work on this rare vehicle. The 1939 Mercedes-Benz G4 offroader: Fitting of the rear axles.
The bodywork is mounted back to the chassis
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February 6, 2005 The 1939 Mercedes-Benz G4 offroader is an extremely rare vehicle: originally a gift to Spanish dictator General Franco and now owned by the Spanish royal family, it is one of just a few surviving units of this three-axle offroader originally developed for the German army – just three of the total of 57 units built are still considered absolutely authentic with a meticulously documented history. A no-expense-spared, three-year restoration was recently undertaken at the Mercedes-Benz Classic Centre with a correspondingly unusual request: the G4 was to be restored to a technically impeccable condition but was to retain its unique patina acquired in the course of its 66-year life. The restoration of the vehicle was a gift from Mercedes-Benz España to the Spanish Royal family and makes for fascinating reading:

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