If you were to ask one of my closest car buddies which vehicle I am most likely to attempt to buy, he would shout out “UNIMOG!” immediately. Now, of course, there are no immediate plans to own one of… more»
Unimog
Dec 6, 2021 • Stories • 14 Comments
Overland Legend Lost: 1965 Unimog M404
A few days ago, I came across a Facebook post in the “Junkyard Finds” group that included a curious thing: a reference to a pick-and-pull yard putting a classic Mercedes-Benz Unimog into the self-service section loaded with high-end off-road… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ford Every Stream: 1973 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406
Not all off-roaders are created equal. The Unimog has a strange name, but it doesn’t let that fact get in the way of it climbing every mountain and fording every stream (I can feel a song coming on!). Equally… more»
Mar 14, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rusty But Worthy: 1975 Mercedes-Benz Unimog
Few vehicles command the type of respect a Mercedes Unimog does. First of all, these trucks are brutes, pure and simple, no matter which way you look at it. But of course, what good is a brute if it… more»
Jun 7, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1966 Mercedes Unimog 404S 4×4
This classic Unimog is described as a 404S model that previously served as a radio box truck. The armed forces entity it served with is not disclosed, but it doesn’t really matter for a vintage military rig like this… more»
Feb 12, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Fire Brigade Doka: 1989 Unimog 1300
Here’s a vehicle that I’m glad wears a deceptive license plate. Given it sports a Massachusetts tag, I grew immediately concerned it may actually be within driving distance, both for checking out and to drive as short of a… more»
Dec 25, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1964 Unimog Fire Truck
When we come across unusual gray-market vehicles these days, they’ve typically been imported in the last few months as running, driving projects that are practically turnkey. This 1964 Unimog fire truck is a curiosity in that it doesn’t appear… more»
Dec 22, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Swiss Edition: 1963 Mercedes Unimog S404
How do you assign value to a rig like a Unimog? It’s a tough call for me, personally, as I don’t have the kind of property that would demand a go-anywhere military spec vehicle, and I already have one… more»
Jul 13, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rebuilt Then Parked: 1951 Mercedes Unimog
This is an unusual find in the world of Unimogs, as we typically see the later models pop up for sale. The seller calls this a 411 model, which would make it an updated version of the 401/402, if… more»
May 2, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Government Excess: 2011 Freightliner Unimog
Curiously, the Mercedes-derived Unimog seems to pop up every now and again as a piece of government surplus. I say curiously because for years, it seemed as if these diesel-powered brutes were mildly exotic, only appearing for sale when… more»
Oct 25, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Expedition Camper: 1982 Unimog 1300L
If the Gama Goat wasn’t quite enough for you, then may we recommend this 1982 Unimog 1300L Expedition Camper? This Beast of a Benz features a turbo diesel, fast axles, and 8 forward and 8 reverse gears with a… more»
