1999 Mercedes-Benz G500 "Classic" Convertible

Mercedes-Benz1999
G500 "Classic" Convertible

Thé rarest of all G-class convertibles ever built: one of only 12!
5.0-Litre V8, producing 292hp
Low Milage

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In 1999, the factory presented the luxuriously equipped G 500 Classic Special-Edition model to mark the 20th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. All Classic Special-Edition models were equipped with the 500 V8 engine, all of them received a special Almandinschwarz-Metallic (182) paintwork, which in certain lighting conditions looks black or dark aubergine purple. This limited series design inherited everything from the original classic G-Class, but benefited from the technical developments of the new generation released in 2000. Thus, it remained true to the expression of the Classic, yet technically modern. Among other things, all Classic Special-Edition G-Class receive unique 18" alloy wheels painted in body color inside, with exterior elements painted in vehicle color, Classic inscription strip on the side of the vehicle, stainless steel and painted spare wheel cover, new instrument cluster, equipped with Becker navigation and Hi-Fi with a multi-functional steering wheel appearing for the first time, ultrasonic reversing assist, front and rear seat heating, anti-theft alarm system, illuminated thresholds. The interior is made of black and aubergine purple nappa leather that harmonizes incredibly well with the exterior color, with black suede carpets embroidered with classic lettering and fine burr walnut interior elements. A total of 500 Classic Special-Editions of all versions were produced. 6 RHD and 494 LHD are the most long wheelbase, less short wheelbase and only 12 Cabrios. The G 500 Classic Special-Edition Cabrio is the rarest G-Class Cabrio model ever produced until the end of production of the G-Class Cabrio in 2014.

Our perfectly preserved example not only is very rare, the previous German owner has used this gem only sparsely, explaining the very low mileage of only 47.662km’s. The car currently has a Belgian registration and can be registered as a 5 seat convertible or as a tax-friendly “light freight” two seater in countries were applicable.

VIN WDB4632061X118986

Model G 500 4X4 2400

Engine 113962 30 143396

Transmission 722630 01 832083

Order Number 6 9 229 00020

Order Location GERMANY

Production Number 6121793

Paint 1 9182

Release Date 1999-11-17

Delivery Date 1999-11-19

Code Description

580 AIR CONDITIONER

581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

C75 LOWER BODY PROTECTION, HIGH-GRADE STEEL

C77 RADIATOR GRILLE WITH CHROME EFFECT

C78 DOOR SILLS STAINL. STEEL 2-FOLD ILLUMINATED *INV*

E43 13-POLE TRAILER PLUG SOCKET

EE7 BATTERY 12V, 100 AH

ET6 AUTO-PILOT-SYSTEM (APS)

EV5 TELEPHONE PREINSTALLATION

FZ5 ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (ATA)

GE8 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W5 A 580

GE9 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TOUCH SHIFT, 5-SPEED

H02 "BEHR" AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

H10 SEAT HEATER FOR DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER

H11 HEATER FOR REAR BENCH SEAT

H12 INDEPENDENT HEATING

I85 TIRES 265/60 R18 ALL-SEASON TIRES *INV*

IZ5 No code designation available

J44 INV* ULTRASONIC BACKUP ASSIST

LB4 TURN SIGNAL LENSES, FRONT WHITE, REAR BICHROMATIC

MR6 ENGINE M113 E50

P48 REAR MUD FLAPS

PD2 COVER FOR CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP, BLACK

Q55 TRAILER HITCH, BALL HEAD

RB9 SPARE WHEEL COVER, STAINLESS STEEL

RL8 45.7 CM (18") LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS, 5-SPOKE DESIGN

SK2 DRIVER SEAT OCCUPANCY RECOGNITION

SK3 No code designation available

T84 SIDE STEP

U46 LEATHER EQUIPMENT

V18 INTERIOR TRIM IN BLACK

V56 TRIM, BURRED WALNUT VENEER

V63 LUGGAGE NETS AT BACKRESTS OF FRONT SEATS

VL1 I* STEERING WHL.+SEL.LEVER IN LEATH./BURL WOOD DES

VL2 VELOUR FLOOR MATS

VL3 EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE

VL5 No code designation available

X02 EC IDENTIFICATION PLATE

X30 VEHICLE REGISTRATION BOOK

XU1 GERMAN LABELS / PRINTED MATERIAL

Wether it is covered in mud of perfectly detailed, The G-class always is quite the statement. No wonder it is and remains one of the most iconic cars on the road today. This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to get your hands on one of the rarest and coolest cars ever produced by Das Haus!

Available now @ RNR Classics.