- Our new Mercedes G-Class from 1984.

Adventuremobile? Found!

Finally we found a vehicle for our upcoming journey around the world. Let the adventure begin!

3y ago
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For us, cars were always means to an end only - no passion, no glorification. Whenever possible we took advantage of public transport. We, both not much attracted to anything motorized, with less than little knowledge about cars, would like to travel around the world with an automobile? Are we seriously considering that? Somehow this idea sounded ridiculous even to ourselves.

But what was our vision of a car that should take us around the world? We felt that a caravan would not be a good fit. Rather should it be compact, able to drive also off-road, and an older model. It could have been a Land Rover Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser or even a VW bus, that it finally became a Mercedes G-Class is pure coincidence.

After a two-months long search for a travel vehicle, we came across an ad praising an old Mercedes G-Class model from 1984 - a former vehicle at the Swiss fire brigade.

The initial appearance of our/Mercedes G.

The initial appearance of our/Mercedes G.

At first glance, the G looked quite pretty. Some scratches outside were acceptable.

At first glance, the G looked quite pretty. Some scratches outside were acceptable.

The interior is a bit long in the tooth.

The interior is a bit long in the tooth.

Despite all the unpredictable challenges, the passion for our vehicle has grown with the hours we have spent under, on, or in it, with every drop of sweat and with every lost nerve.

Read the full story and see more pictures on our website www.g-trotter.net.

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  • Welcome to Drivetribe G!

      3 years ago
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