OG Mercedes G-Class Just Got Longer, Louder, And Pricier

It’s been many years since production of the first Mercedes-Benz G-Class ended, but for those who prefer the original over newer iterations, several firms are more than happy to modify and upgrade classic G-Wagens.

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Expedition Motor Company is one of them, and for the eye-watering sum of $235,000, it will gladly sell you a long-wheelbase G-Class Cabriolet.

Stretching the Legacy

This build marks the first time EMC has extended the wheelbase of a G, as it previously focused on short-wheelbase builds. By stretching the chassis, two additional passengers can now settle into the rear seats, feel the breeze, and soak up the sun. This particular G has received a host of other upgrades as well.

For starters, it has been equipped with new side steps, 18-inch wheels, and fitted with Mercedes-Benz’s OM606a 3.0-liter inline-six turbodiesel engine. In its current spec, it delivers 275 hp and 350 lb-ft (474 Nm) of torque.

Although we think that’s more than enough for an off-roader like this, EMC does also offer the 4×4 with an LS3 V8 pumping out 430 hp. American muscle in a G-Class? Purists might fret, but we don’t really mind.

The exterior of this G-Wagen wears a fresh coat of dark green paint and a black bull bar, complemented by modern LED lighting at both ends. Inside, the cabin features bucket seats upholstered in brown leather, and the windshield can be folded down for an even more open-air experience.

As mentioned, a commission from EMC like this starts at $235,000. That’s a lot of money, but the firm has sold dozens of its modified G-Classes from the early 1990s, showing that there is plenty of demand for vehicles like this, even if they cost more than a brand-new G 63 AMG.