This Coach-Built G-Wagen Convertible Looks Like a Million Dollars, Sells for Just $72,800

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This Coach-Built G-Wagen Convertible Looks Like a Million Dollars, Sells for Just $72,800

Heuliez Intruder viewed from the front 3/4 — Image: Bonhams

Coinciding with this weekend’s Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and taking advantage of the fact that so many car rich people will be in town, Bonhams has organized a high-end car auction. The result was, well, not greatBut there is one batch in particular truly unique, and found a new home. The only 1996 Heuliez Intruder Convertible crossed the block and was priced quite reasonably at $72,800. At first glance this may look like an upgraded SL-Class or something, but you might be surprised to know that The body is built completely uniquely on the G-wagen chassis.

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Heuliez Intruder engine — Image: Bonhams

Under this wild looking skin lies a G standard320. It had the M104 gasoline twin-cam six engine, famous for its tireless bulletproof performance. The Intruder also features the G’s automatic transmission, transfer case, solid front and rear axles, triple locking differential and one foot of ground clearance. Some minor suspension revisions were affected during this period to account for the difference in the car’s weight compared to the standard G, but otherwise it’s go-anywhere on the road. the path that the G can take. Meaning everywhere, man.

This car was so far ahead of current trends, it looked like it came from outer space in 1996. The LED exterior lighting was ahead of the curve and the carbon and steel bodywork designed by Marc Deschamps was ahead of the curve. many similar car models. Mercedes designs. I can see some SLS AMG in the background. It may not be the most beautiful car in the world, but it is quite sleek because it is based on a car with a brick-shaped design.

Heuliez Intruder interior — Image: Bonhams

Louis Heuliez Carrosserie is based in France, of course. The bright blue leather interior should have been a dead giveaway. No other country in the world is capable of achieving this level of strangeness. Well, probably Japan.

The car is said to have recently undergone a full frame-off restoration which cost the seller $300,000. Selling for less than a third of that may not be a positive outcome for the seller. To be honest, the buyer bought an expensive car for not a lot of money. Consider, for a moment, that A regular G320 will cost around $32,000 anyway, why not spend an extra 40 thousand dollars to own the only one in the world? Good deal.