Ex-Military Mercedes G-Wagen Gets New Lease On Life As Custom Motorhome

After spending many weeks in lockdown, many of us are eager to temporary get away from the civilized world, but in order to do so, we need a proper set of wheels.

Have something in mind? We do, and it’s a custom motorhome that builds on a classic Mercedes-Benz G-Class, or Puch G, as it used to be called in certain European countries, which started life back in 1993 as a military vehicle for the Swiss army.

It recently arrived at Lorinser, which gave it a blood transfusion and a few organ transplants, turning it into a veritable home on wheels for two. It sports everything required from such a vehicle, including a bed, cabinets, microwave, sink with running water, foldable table, several pouches, water tank, sliding side windows and sky light.

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Taking a shower means stepping outside, as it does not feature a bathroom, nor a toilet, but at least it’s equipped with rechargeable batteries that take care of the heating and can keep your mobile phone juiced up.

Finished in matte green/gray paint and riding on DOTZ wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, the G-Wagen’s hardtop has a map theme. The off-roader also features new LED headlights, solar panels, wheels spacers and a few other gizmos.

Delivering 114 HP (116 PS / 85 kW) to the four-wheel drive system through a 4-speed automatic transmission is the original 2.3-liter engine that has 54,680 miles (88,000 km) on the clock.

The German tuner is looking to part ways with this G-Class motorhome, and it’s asking €69,900 ($75,760) for it.

Would you buy it if you had that kind of cash lying around or would you go for something newer? Don’t event think about the latest G-Class in that price range, as it starts at $130,900 in our market.