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1993 Puch 500 Ge

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1993 Mercedes-Benz 500GE Ex-King Constantine of Greece

Mercedes-Benz 500GE - W463

Mercedes-Benz

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

500GE - W463

Mercedes-Benz G

Initially created as a military-specific car, the Gel&auml;ndewagen, also known as the G-Wagen and G-Class, is an SUV produced by <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/">Mercedes-Benz</a>. A civilian version of the military G-Wagen was introduced for the 1980 model year, and since then has been produced in three generations: the first generation is the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w460/">W460</a>, the second generation is the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463</a>, and the third generation is the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w464/">W464</a>. The G-Class is one of Mercedes-Benz&#39;s longest running models, second only to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/unimog/">Unimog</a>. Over the course of its production, the G-Wagen has featured numerous engines and configurations, including the outlandish <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g63-6x6/">G63 AMG 6x6</a>.

Initially created as a military-specific car, the Geländewagen, also known as the G-Wagen and G-Class, is an SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz.…

Mercedes-Benz G - W463

In 1990, Mercedes-Benz introduced the second generation of their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/">G-Class</a> SUV. Known internally as the W463, the second generation G-Wagen featured an updated chassis, as well as a largely upgraded interior as compared to the previous <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w460/">W460</a> models. In late 1993, Mercedes-Benz changed their naming system, moving the model letter before the engine displacement numbers, so the 500G became G500. The W463 G-Class went through numerous updates over the course of its life, improving quality and performance. Due to these improvements, the G-Class went from a peripheral model to a highly desirable, high selling luxury SUV. Variants produced for this generation include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/230-ge-g-230/">230GE/G230</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/300-ge-g-300/">300GE/G300</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/300-gd-g-300-d/">300GD/G300D</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/350-gd-t-g350-turbodiesel/">350GD T/G350 Turbodiesel</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-350-cdi/">G350 CDI</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/500-ge/">500GE</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-270-cdi/">G270 CDI</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-320/">G320</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-400-cdi/">G400 CDI</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-500/">G500</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-550/">G550</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-55-amg/">G55 AMG</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-63-amg/">G63 AMG</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-65-amg/">G65 AMG</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g63-6x6/">G63 AMG 6x6</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-500-g-550-4x4/">G500/G550 4x4&sup2;</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-650/">G650 Landaulet</a>. Mercedes didn&#39;t officially import the G-Class until 2002, so a small company called Europa imported a range of G-Class offerings, and converted them to the required US-spec. These cars are often designated with the Europa name. The third-generation of the G-Wagen, known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w464/">W464</a>, became available for the 2019 model year. In certain markets, such as Austria and Switzerland, the Mercedes-Benz G was sold under the Puch brand.

In 1990, Mercedes-Benz introduced the second generation of their G-Class SUV. Known internally as the W463, the second generation G-Wagen…

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W463

Introduced in 1993, the Mercedes-Benz 500GE was the first V8-powered <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> variant to be offered. The 500 GE was only available on the long wheelbase and was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M117 E50 engine, which was a 5.0L V8 that generated 237hp and 269 lb ft of torque. Drive was sent from the engine to all four wheels via a 4 speed automatic transmission. Just 446 examples of the Mercedes-Benz 500GE were built before the end of production in 1994.

Introduced in 1993, the Mercedes-Benz 500GE was the first V8-powered W463 G-Class variant to be offered. The 500 GE was only available on…

Mercedes-Benz 230GE / G230 - W463

The Mercedes-Benz 230GE was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that was introduced in 1990. The 230 GE was available in wagon and convertible body styles, and was offered on the short and long wheelbase. This series of cars was powered by Mercedes&#39; M102 E23 engine, which was a 2.3L inline four that generated 125hp and 140 lb ft of torque. This power was sent to all four wheels via a 4 speed automatic or 5 speed manual transmission. In late 1993, Mercedes changed their naming system, moving the letter designation in front of the displacement designation, resulting in the 230GE becoming the G230. The Mercedes-Benz 230GE was not as popular as some of its other siblings, with just 516 examples built before production ended in 1995.

The Mercedes-Benz 230GE was a variant of the W463 G-Class that was introduced in 1990. The 230 GE was available in wagon and convertible…

230GE / G230 - W463

230 GE / G 230

Mercedes-Benz 300GE / G300 - W463

The Mercedes-Benz 300GE (later the G300), was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that was introduced in 1990. The 300 GE was offered on both the short and long wheelbase, as well as in convertible and wagon body styles. These cars were powered by Mercedes&#39; M103 E30 engine, which was a 3.0L inline six that generated 168hp and 140 lb ft of torque. This power was sent to all four wheels via a 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission. In late 1993, Mercedes changed their naming system, moving the letter designation in front of the displacement designation, resulting in the 300GE becoming the G300. A total of 4,983 examples of the 300GE / G300 were built before the end of production in 1994.

The Mercedes-Benz 300GE (later the G300), was a variant of the W463 G-Class that was introduced in 1990. The 300 GE was offered on both the…

300GE / G300 - W463

300 GE / G 300

Mercedes-Benz 300GD / G300 D - W463

The Mercedes-Benz 300GD (later the G300 D), was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that was introduced for 1990. Available in both short and long wheelbase versions, as well as convertible or wagon body styles, the 300GD was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM603 D30 engine. This 3.0L inline six diesel engine generated 113hp and 141 lb ft of torque. Drive was sent from the engine to all four wheels via a 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission. In late 1993, Mercedes changed their naming system, moving the letter designation to the front of the displacement designation, thus changing the name of the 300GD to the G300 D. A total of 4,163 examples of the Mercedes-Benz 300GD/G300 D were built before the end of production in 1994.

The Mercedes-Benz 300GD (later the G300 D), was a diesel powered variant of the W463 G-Class that was introduced for 1990. Available in…

300GD / G300 D - W463

300 GD / G 300 D

Mercedes-Benz 350GD T / G350 Turbodiesel - W463

The Mercedes-Benz 350GD T (later the G350 Turbodiesel), was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that was introduced for 1992. Available in both short and long wheelbase versions, as well as convertible or wagon body styles, the 350GD T was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM603 D35 A engine. This 3.5L turbocharged inline six diesel engine generated 134hp and 225 lb ft of torque. Drive was sent from the engine to all four wheels via a 4 speed automatic transmission. In late 1993, Mercedes changed their naming system, moving the letter designation to the front of the displacement designation, thus changing the name of the 350GD T to the G350 Turbodiesel. A total of 4,292 examples of the Mercedes-Benz 350GD T/G350 Turbodiesel were built before the end of production in 1996.

The Mercedes-Benz 350GD T (later the G350 Turbodiesel), was a diesel powered variant of the W463 G-Class that was introduced for 1992.…

350GD T / G350 Turbodiesel - W463

350 GD T / G350 Turbodiesel

500 GE

Mercedes-Benz G320 - W463

The Mercedes-Benz G320 was a variant of the <a href="http://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1995 model year. The G 320 was offered in both short and long wheelbases, as well as in convertible and wagon body styles. Initially, the G320 was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M104 E32 engine, which was a 3.2L inline six that generated 208hp and 221 lb ft of torque. This inline six was used until 1998, when Mercedes decided to replace it with their M112 E32 engine. The M112 E32 was a 3.2L V6 powerplant that generated 215hp and 221 lb ft of torque. Only automatic transmissions were offered for the G320, although the inline six featured a 4 speed, and the V6 featured a 5 speed automatic. Both transmissions sent drive to all four wheels. A total of 5,727 examples of the Mercedes-Benz G320 were produced before the end of production in 2006.

The Mercedes-Benz G320 was a variant of the W463 G-Class that was introduced for the 1995 model year. The G 320 was offered in both short…

G320 - W463

G 320

Mercedes-Benz G500 - W463

The Mercedes-Benz G500 was a V8-powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1999 model year. Originally, the G 500 was offered on both the short and long wheelbase, as well as in convertible or wagon body styles, but Mercedes phased out the short wheelbase and convertible body style in 2013. These luxury SUVs were initially fitted with Mercedes&#39; M113 E50 engine, which was a 292hp 5.0L V8. This engine was replaced for the 2009 model year by Mercedes&#39; M273 KE55 powerplant, which was a 5.5L V8 that generated 382hp. The last major engine update occured for the 2016 model year, when the G500 was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M176 DE40 AL engine, which was a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 that generated 412hp. Over the course of production, both 5 and 7 speed automatic transmissions were offered. The four wheel drive G500 was renamed the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-550/">G550</a> for the North American market for the 2009 model year. Although Mercedes didn&#39;t officially sell the G-Class in the United States until 2002, a small company called Europa imported European examples and prepared them for the US market. After almost twenty years of production, the W463 G500 was built until 2018, but the model series continued life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w464/">Mercedes-Benz W464 G-Class</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz G500 was a V8-powered variant of the W463 G-Class that was introduced for the 1999 model year. Originally, the G 500 was…

G500 - W463

G 500

Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG - W463

The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG was a performance focused variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that was introduced in 2000. The G 55 was the first AMG offering after AMG had been acquired by Mercedes-Benz. These cars were released globally in 2000, but only made it to the North American market officially for the 2002 model year. Initially, the G55 AMG was available in short and long wheelbase versions, and was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M113 E55 engine, which was a 5.4L naturally aspired V8 that generated 354hp and 387 lb ft of torque. From the 2005 model year onward, the G55 was given a supercharged version of the M113 E55 that is commonly referred to as the M113K (K for Kompressor), and only offered in long wheelbase versions. While the M113K was used for the remainder of the G55&#39;s production run, this engine was given regular updates which saw power increase from 469hp when launched, to 500hp at the end of production, with torque remaining constant at 516 lb ft. Production of the Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG lasted until 2012, when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-63-amg/">W463 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG was a performance focused variant of the W463 G-Class that was introduced in 2000. The G 55 was the first AMG…

G55 AMG - W463

G 55 AMG

Mercedes-Benz G270 CDI

The Mercedes-Benz G270 CDI was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that debuted for the 2002 model year. The G 270 CDI was available on both the short or long wheelbases, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM612.966 engine. This 2.7L turbocharged diesel inline five had an output of 156hp and 295 lb ft of torque that was sent from the engine to all four wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the Mercedes-Benz G270 CDI ended in 2006, with a total of 3,319 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz G270 CDI was a diesel powered variant of the W463 G-Class that debuted for the 2002 model year. The G 270 CDI was…

G270 CDI

G 270 CDI

Mercedes-Benz G400 CDI - W463

The Mercedes-Benz G400 CDI was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that was introduced for the 2002 model year. The G 400 CDI was available on the short or long wheelbase, and was powered by Mercedes&#39;&nbsp;OM628 DE40 engine, which was a 4.0L turbodiesel V8 that generated 247hp and 413 lb ft of torque. This power was sent to all four wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the G400 CDI lasted until 2006, with a total of 4,975 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz G400 CDI was a diesel powered variant of the W463 G-Class that was introduced for the 2002 model year. The G 400 CDI was…

G400 CDI - W463

G 400 CDI

Mercedes-Benz G550 - W463

The Mercedes-Benz G550 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that debuted for the 2009 model year. The G550 was created when Mercedes updated the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-500/">G500</a>&#39;s engine to a 5.5L V8. Although European examples continued to use the G500 name, the US and Japanese markets saw the introduction of the G550, which indicated the new larger engine. This 5.5L V8 was Mercedes&#39; M273 KE55 unit, which generated 382hp. For the 2016 model year, the G550 was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M176 DE40 AL engine, which was a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 that generated 412hp. Production of the W463 Mercedes-Benz G550 ended in 2018, but the model series continued life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w464/">W464 Mercedes-Benz G-Class</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz G550 was a variant of the W463 G-Class that debuted for the 2009 model year. The G550 was created when Mercedes updated…

G550 - W463

G 550

Mercedes-Benz G350 CDI - W463

The Mercedes-Benz G350 CDI was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that was introduced for the 2010 model year. The G 350 CDI replaced the G320 CDI, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM642 DE30 engine, which was a 3.0L V6 turbodiesel that generated 221hp and 398 lb ft of torque. This power was sent to all four wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. For the 2011 model year, the G350 CDI was renamed the G350 CDI BlueTEC, this name was used until the model series was discontinued in 2015.

The Mercedes-Benz G350 CDI was a diesel powered variant of the W463 G-Class that was introduced for the 2010 model year. The G 350 CDI…

G350 CDI - W463

G 350 CDI

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG - W463

The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG was a high performance variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that debuted for the 2013 model year. These AMG-tuned cars combined high end luxury with high end performance. The G 63 AMG was equipped with Mercedes&#39; M157 DE55 AL engine, which was a 5.5L twin-turbo V8 powerplant. When launched, this engine generated 536hp, but in 2015, output was increased to 563hp (torque remained the same at 590 lb ft). In addition to the potent drivetrain, the G63 also featured a widened body kit, and exclusive interior trim. When the G63 was updated in 2015, it was renamed the Mercedes-AMG G63 before production ended in 2018.

The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG was a high performance variant of the W463 G-Class that debuted for the 2013 model year. These AMG-tuned cars…

G63 AMG - W463

G 63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG - W463

The Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that debuted for the 2013 model year. The G65 AMG was originally introduced in Europe and the Middle East, before finally arriving in the US in 2015, where it was branded the Mercedes-AMG G65. These rare top of the line variants were powered by Mercedes&#39; M279 E60 AL engine. This 6.0L twin-turbo V12 generated 602hp and 738 lb ft of torque when it was launched, but the model received a power upgrade when it launched in the US, boosting numbers to 621hp while torque remained at 738 lb ft. Power was sent from the engine to all four wheels via a 7 speed automatic transmission. Production of the Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG lasted until 2018.

The Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG was a variant of the W463 G-Class that debuted for the 2013 model year. The G65 AMG was originally introduced in…

G65 AMG - W463

G 65 AMG

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6

In 2013, Mercedes-Benz began producing the G63 AMG 6x6. One of the more outlandish <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/">Mercedes-Benz G</a> models, the 6x6 features portal axles, giving the model huge ground clearance as well as an imposing presence on the road or off it. The 6 wheels were powered by a 5.5L twin turbo V8 engine, and featuring remote operated air pumps to adjust tire pressures to the surfaces the car would encounter. A little over 100 examples were produced when the model was discontinued in 2015 in order to maintain the car&#39;s exclusivity.

In 2013, Mercedes-Benz began producing the G63 AMG 6x6. One of the more outlandish Mercedes-Benz G models, the 6x6 features portal axles,…

G63 AMG 6x6

G63 6x6

Mercedes-Benz G500 / G550 4x4² - W463

The Mercedes-Benz G500 / G550 4x4&sup2; was a limited edition variant of the <a href="http://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> that was introduced for the 2017 model year. The 4x4&sup2; was known as the G550 in North America, but as the G500 in other markets. These luxurious off-road cars were based in part on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g63-6x6/">G63 AMG 6x6</a>, and featured the same portal axle setup that gave greater ground clearance. Although fitted with the AMG bodykit, the G500 / G550 was not an official AMG offering. The 4x4&sup2; was powered by Mercedes&#39; M176 DE40 AL engine, which was a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 that generated 416hp and 450 lb ft of torque. This power was sent to all four wheels via a 7 speed automatic transmission. Production of the Mercedes-Benz G500 / G550 4x4&sup2; only lasted until 2018.

The Mercedes-Benz G500 / G550 4x4² was a limited edition variant of the W463 G-Class that was introduced for the 2017 model year. The 4x4²…

G500 / G550 4x4² - W463

G 500 / G 550 4x4

Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet - W463

One of the rarest and most luxurious variants of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> was the G650 Landaulet. Released under the Mercedes-Maybach brand, these ultra-luxury landaulet convertible SUVs were built on the extended wheelbase platform, and featured much of the suspension and running great from the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-500-g-550-4x4/">G500 / G550 4x4&sup2;</a>. Power comes from Mercedes&#39; M279 E60 AL engine, which is a 6.0L twin-turbo V12 sourced from the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/g-65-amg/">G65 AMG</a>. This powerplant delivers a mighty 621hp and 738 lb ft of torque that is sent to all four wheels via a 7 speed automatic transmission. A limited production variant, just 99 examples of the G650 Landaulet were built.

One of the rarest and most luxurious variants of the W463 G-Class was the G650 Landaulet. Released under the Mercedes-Maybach brand, these…

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Introduced in 1993, the Mercedes-Benz 500GE was the first V8-powered <a href="MKT:2882" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/g/w463/">W463 G-Class</a> variant to be offered. The 500 GE was only available on the long wheelbase and was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M117 E50 engine, which was a 5.0L V8 that generated 237hp and 269 lb ft of torque. Drive was sent from the engine to all four wheels via a 4 speed automatic transmission. Just 446 examples of the Mercedes-Benz 500GE were built before the end of production in 1994.

	Vehicle	Price	Date
	1993 Puch 500 Ge RM Sotheby's Online Only: The European Sale (Essen) (2020) Lot #332	NOT SOLD	Jun 11, 2020 10 months ago
	1993 Mercedes-Benz 500GE Ex-King Constantine of Greece Silverstone (UK) The Classic Race Aarhus Sale (2016) Lot #144	£25,310 SOLD	May 28, 2016 5 years ago

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