[{"id": 1871009, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it, but wish it was an enclosed vehicle. What does this mean it could mean so many things? \"A bare-metal repaint was commissioned and performed in Germany along with rust prevention measures.\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511408772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871012, "authorName": "InboundMotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inboundmotorsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is the coolest G wagon i\u2019ve ever seen", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1511408973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871044, "authorName": "andyj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyj/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by andyj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511410322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1871058, "authorName": "Fastrack325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastrack325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice Gelandewagen! Is a canvas top available? and can it be registered in California?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511411001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871059, "authorName": "Hat911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hat911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is too cool for school. An older g-wagen like this, but probably a hardtop, just went on my must have someday list.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511411160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871061, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rfetyani +1\n\nPerfectly wheeled and more importantly, tired.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511411223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871067, "authorName": "OllieinAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ollieinaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cool! Avant-Garde Collection strikes again.....\r\nSeller: How does it drive? Can it keep up with highway traffic? Pass? The OM602 is not particularly powerful and the wolf is not light....\r\nhttp://www.en.mercedes-wolf.pl/dane-techniczne/\r\nAlso, can a/c be installed? Before everybody makes a snarly comment, in AZ that would be a must and I use it in my 2001 wrangler even with just a Bimini top in summer...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1511412051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871088, "authorName": "BabyEssex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/babyessex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the seller know if there is a hardtop that is available or even made for the Mercedes-Benz Wolf 250GD? Given I am in a cold climate, I would be very interested if there is a hardtop available. Let me know . . . thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511414258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871103, "authorName": "Sherwood2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherwood2002/", "bidAmount": 12002, "content": "$12,002 bid placed by Sherwood2002", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511416173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1871106, "authorName": "Sherwood2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherwood2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah. We need this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511416295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871120, "authorName": "M-nuts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m-nuts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if you can fit a hardtop on this!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511418603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871135, "authorName": "DreamerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like it! Wish I'd had it for Harvey. Assuming the black horizontal stripe is the \"Safe Working Water Line\" \nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511421424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871152, "authorName": "DreamerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Asking those familiar with these...On the speedometer, why is the area between 50 and 60km/h hashed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511423626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871170, "authorName": "manueltoscano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manueltoscano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hardtops can be found here http://www.schmude-hardtop.de/126-0-Hardtops-fuer-Sonderversionen.html", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1511426368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871179, "authorName": "conteagusta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/conteagusta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice colour", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511430084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871192, "authorName": "express_wagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/express_wagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is so cool, it\u2019s giving me a brain freeze just looking at it. I want.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511434041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871198, "authorName": "LandR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/landr/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by LandR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511436565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1871216, "authorName": "NotAudi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notaudi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TONKA Edition?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511440812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871217, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well it's been 853 days since the last one was offered here on BaT and before that none. That was an orange sold for $72,000, So glad to finally see another here. this should bring all the money.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511441100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871235, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll start by saying I'm not a fan of the euro licence plate trend, but this one is fitting so it works.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511442723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871239, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Given the color, I think Caterpillar should buy this and award it to their top salesperson, much the way Mary Kay hands out a pink Cadillac. \n\nGLWTS", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1511443063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871241, "authorName": "Rudedog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rudedog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is my Orange Lazarus. Really cool vehicle in every way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511443325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871244, "authorName": "Bscott52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bscott52/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Bscott52", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511443463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1871251, "authorName": "nickh11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickh11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have been more interested if still in Texas. Nice looking.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511443663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871254, "authorName": "andytrio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andytrio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I was 5 or 6 I am sure I had this as a Tonka. Kids dream come to life!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511443857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871255, "authorName": "nickh11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickh11/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by nickh11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511443943, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1871258, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my - Love at first sight", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511444261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871274, "authorName": "MrBonus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbonus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, we're going to need a video of this running and driving.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511445170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871282, "authorName": "dsclothe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsclothe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When a German thing is \"der Wolf,\" that's sort of like an American thing being \"der rockstar\"", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1511445358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871322, "authorName": "trdking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trdking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy Moly THis thing is screaming Go Climb a Rock. I LOVE IT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511446964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871368, "authorName": "Larryseven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryseven/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by Larryseven", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511448624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1871389, "authorName": "Robert.C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not afraid to admit it, I'm totally smitten with these cartoonishly over the top 4x4 builds. I would love this (though I'm afraid I'd likely use it more often for coffee runs than rock crawling).", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1511449279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871391, "authorName": "TK_Spyder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tk_spyder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bring a skidplate for the fuel tank", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511449321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871406, "authorName": "clintonmomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clintonmomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dewalt needs to buy this for a promotional vehicle. Just needs a vinyl decal on the side and if they did get a hard top they could vinyl wrap it to look like the new FlexVolt batteries.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511449756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871412, "authorName": "seth_fisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seth_fisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK , move over 22Rs , I've seen the posts. Being linguistically clueless , we had a chance to stay in \" Hotel Bad \" in Denmark one year - we didn't.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511450056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871416, "authorName": "RRulison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrulison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Thanksgiving I am grateful for a website that offers me a Wolf, and 912 soft window and a Ghibli all on the same day. Thank you BAT and the whole BAT community for a wonderful forum to pass the digestive hours of this holiday away ogling and reading about the world's most amazing cars. Happy Thanksgiving to all.", "likes": 30, "timestamp": 1511450242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871489, "authorName": "supersportsp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersportsp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ex-military Wolf's are a dime a dozen in Germany. Do a search on Mobile.de. Just like you can get ex-military Humvee's for next to nothing here, they are pretty cheap in Germany.\n\nNice execution on this one, but people should be aware that these aren't the same as a civilian G-wagen, just like a civilian Hummer is not the same as a military Humvee.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1511453270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871498, "authorName": "GriffSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/griffsc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@supersportsp Sounds like a business opportunity for the connected. Wouldn't think you would have difficulty finding stateside buyers. Your second paragraph would have to be included in the disclaimer portion of any sales contract. Can you imagine June's reaction when she discovers there are no seat warmers or back-up camera?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511453571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871574, "authorName": "flyfaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyfaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a hard top for this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511457079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871595, "authorName": "HedrickHSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hedrickhss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two thumbs up on a SUPER Cool Mercedes-Benz Wolf!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511457813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871598, "authorName": "htchjc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htchjc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the truck! Can you provide more info on replacement motor? Was it a rebuilt motor or new crate motor or just replaced? When was it installed? work order/paperwork would be great to see.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511457862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871654, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GD is what I\u2019m saying...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511459983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871667, "authorName": "Jasper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks just about right. Great stance and wheel/tire combo. \n\nLike a life size Wiking or Roco vehicle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511460323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871690, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Wolf! With this, you CAN conquer the world. Nicely built. Interesting it mentions the ride is better with the lift. I always thought G-Wagens rode well. We do need some specs about this GD. A hardtop would be nice. But not necessary for me. This will not be cheap. Super GD!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511460973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871694, "authorName": "Folgore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/folgore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the vehicle plated in Oregon or the US for that matter?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511461111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871698, "authorName": "penp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/penp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@manueltoscano - GREAT tip!!! Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511461169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871706, "authorName": "penp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/penp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(No Cali without $10K conversion)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511461384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871714, "authorName": "Folgore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/folgore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "totally blind to the words \"being offered with a clean Texas title\" - need more coffee apparently", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511461576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871769, "authorName": "TechMOGogy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/techmogogy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wagonboytd - this ain't no Guido build. This restoration is no where near the quality of his builds. No offence to seller and not trying to detract from your sale here but people should not compare the 2 trucks.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511463835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871788, "authorName": "Roadracer_Al", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadracer_al/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suspect the photographer parked in front of the \"NO PARKING\" sign specifically because it matches the color of the truck.\n\nIncredibly awesome, but equally incredibly expensive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511464649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871860, "authorName": "RantWhenParked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rantwhenparked/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roadracer_Al, it also matches the attitude of the truck. This is an uber I could ride in...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511468166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871861, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TechMOGogy\nFor sure, just emphasizing the rarity of a wolf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511468167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871882, "authorName": "Molefunken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/molefunken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice conversion...these 250GDs are a dime a dozen in european surplus auctions, but often missing vital structural parts due to rust. This looks well executed and is The Vehicle if you want to go anywhere on Earth, but not faster than 45 mph. It moves at the speed of glue. It will barely get out of its own way. It never gets stuck in a traffic jam because it's the first car in line...I could go on and on.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1511469328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871904, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Molefunken, actually this one isn\u2019t that slow, I\u2019ve personally driven it on the freeway at 70 mph, it\u2019s not fast, but totally usable.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1511470567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871934, "authorName": "Molefunken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/molefunken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@911r - good to know. Your car looks well executed, just making a general comment on these. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511473968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871936, "authorName": "OllieinAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ollieinaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@911r: videos, videos, videos!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511474094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871937, "authorName": "OllieinAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ollieinaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511474110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872163, "authorName": "djac70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djac70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is it, that a virtually bulletproof diesel engine needed to be replaced at under 50K miles? My HDJ-80 has slighty over 320,000K on the clock and needs nothing.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1511495755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872201, "authorName": "jonnyg574", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonnyg574/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by jonnyg574", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511498905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1872243, "authorName": "supersportsp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersportsp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GriffSC, there are already folks who do this. Some are much better than others. There is already a three page discussion on this truck over on Club G Wagen if anyone is interested on what people who really know these things think. Just search for BaT Wolf GD250.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511503350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872276, "authorName": "JohnMeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the OM602 with the turbo in my '91 300D... sweet engine... checked out a 190D with the NA 2.5 and it was quite respectable as well. I drove one '80's vintage GD with the NA OM617 and a 4 speed, it needed both a turbo and that 5th gear. I suspect this setup will do quite well and would imagine that replacing the NA with the turbo might not be that hard, no computers are involved... but I suspect it'll be fine as it is. Very cool rig.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511507304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872369, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the Toyota diesels may be more durable than MB diesels at this point. This is not the old iron block 5 cylinder from the 123 series era. This is a VERY nice truck, though. Perhaps a 1-HT transplant? Just kidding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511529539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872420, "authorName": "Rtodd66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rtodd66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a wolf that I have done nothing but required maintenance to. I love it. Perfect for my 16 yo twins to drive also. Manual transmission = no texting and driving.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1511532639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872471, "authorName": "andytrio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andytrio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrBonus I see you posted here. I'd almost consider trading my Scout for this. Keep coming back to look. What do you think?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511535192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872484, "authorName": "MrBonus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbonus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andytrio I don't know. I'm sure this is more refined and likely comfortable than the aging Scout so if that's what you're looking for, go for it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511535620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872494, "authorName": "andytrio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andytrio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrBonus refined and comfortable are not the reason. Unique and eye catching are why I have \"horses in the stable\". Outa room these days but this truck sure grabs me. It's one I've never seen In this configuration. Unicorn!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511536062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872594, "authorName": "Pistol18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GREAT photos in front of the trains, large cylinders, etc, makes this look like an audition shoot to be a potential Autobot for the next Transformer movie.\nLooks like someone spent a lot of time and money on this one.\nGLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511540590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872637, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rtodd66\nWish there were more Manuals on the road, there would be A LOT less deaths. People would be more engaged with their vehicle than INSTAGRAM every 2 seconds. on the flipside there would be the ones that think they can still do it all. You have the luckiest kids to drive a Wolf.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1511542068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872725, "authorName": "MrBonus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbonus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Andytrio You can make your Scout look every bit as aggressive on a modest budget and people will still ask you what it is everywhere you go.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511544692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872743, "authorName": "andytrio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andytrio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrBonus They already do! Best line ever, \"is that an original Hummer?\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511545261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872785, "authorName": "CanaryIslandRover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canaryislandrover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oowwee, my Teide skoolie has arrived.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511546785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874321, "authorName": "jdsprad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdsprad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hate to ask this to all the BAT folks as I feel I should know, but any chance for a CA title??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511590748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874370, "authorName": "kabob25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kabob25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdsprad Heck no you won't get this Cali legal. There's no way this would pass SMOG and CARB certification. Not to mention the engine isn't original.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511606060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874441, "authorName": "GibbyGibson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gibbygibson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A+++ for the Photoshoot location! Only place that could look better would be, maybe, a machine gun factory? Or the caldera of an erupting volcano?", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1511618125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875151, "authorName": "Larryseven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryseven/", "bidAmount": 32750, "content": "$32,750 bid placed by Larryseven", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511706251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1875203, "authorName": "joeyung", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeyung/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by joeyung", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511709947, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1875240, "authorName": "Larryseven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryseven/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by Larryseven", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511712720, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1875819, "authorName": "Meinauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meinauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of unusual bits on a cool truck. +1 on the photo location.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511784022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875900, "authorName": "Chris_H.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris_h.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd take this over a Jeep of any vintage, hands down.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511794029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875937, "authorName": "-T.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-t.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear Jeep,\nPlease look at the underbody photos of this vehicle. Look and learn... See how everything is up, up, up out of the way? No low hanging shovel of a belly pan? Simple, single arm suspension? Do ya see?? Do ya?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1511796325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876155, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was asked how tall it is, just measured, It is 77\" +/- to the highest point.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511805085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876477, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We did a short drive video this morning, enjoy!\nhttps://youtu.be/gM3whSVCmTc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511813879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1877216, "authorName": "Craig87", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craig87/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is everything I want in a GD but about twice what I would want to spend....someday.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511822762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1877331, "authorName": "uptheorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uptheorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned Mastodon 4x4. Among other things, they will build a G-Wagon to your exact spec (including an engine powerful enough to pass on the highway) for less than this truck is going to end up trading at. They have been importing them from Germany for just this purpose for several years now. Just sayin'", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511824285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1877572, "authorName": "GT6ixer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt6ixer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So did these come with a mid-chassis skid plate from the factory to protect the transfer case? I am not seeing any open bolt hole locations on the frame for one. Are there aftermarket plates available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511828557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1877600, "authorName": "haithemt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haithemt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@uptheorg Aside from the fact that Mastodon is supposedly closed they also had a terrible track record and left a lot of people unhappy.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1511829600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1880578, "authorName": "Chiroman97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiroman97/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Chiroman97", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511921101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1880642, "authorName": "Larryseven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryseven/", "bidAmount": 39750, "content": "$39,750 bid placed by Larryseven", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511923204, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1880736, "authorName": "Chiroman97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiroman97/", "bidAmount": 42399, "content": "$42,399 bid placed by Chiroman97", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511926812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1880928, "authorName": "Larryseven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryseven/", "bidAmount": 44750, "content": "$44,750 bid placed by Larryseven", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511950468, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1880945, "authorName": "Alex-EMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex-emc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511954739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1880948, "authorName": "Alex-EMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex-emc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like many other G's imported into the U.S. - Mastadon's have been quick rotting resprays. So quick in fact that they didn't have the time to let the bondo dry.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511955148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1880970, "authorName": "Gdaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own the original \u201cOrange Wolf\u201d. This is a very nice replica of the original.\n\nBest of luck with the sale.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511957468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1880974, "authorName": "Gdaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original \u201cOrange Wolf\u201d is a 2 year, complete body off restoration by Guido, the master of restorations of the Military G\u2019s. \n\nWas this actually resprayed by Mastadon? \n\nSeller, was this G located in Dallas not too long ago? If so, i have seen it on the street.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511957929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1881121, "authorName": "BrokeJoke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brokejoke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tire size and type is spot on for this build. Love it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511965458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1881189, "authorName": "Anscahuer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anscahuer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those of us who cannot afford this G there are currently 103 + G's from 89-91 available in Europe between 8-77K Euro. Here in the Netherlands a regular reseller has G 300's passing through (some with air) in mid 20's to 50k+ depending on age and configuration. Wolf (ves?) are the most basic model. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511967452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1881314, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was not built by Mastadon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511970300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1881321, "authorName": "bmwade88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwade88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How has this gotten so expensive? I\u2019ve owned G\u2019s before and I love them dearly, but a 250GD is a cheap vehicle at its core. They made many of them and they are slow as molasses. I don\u2019t see anything here that I couldn\u2019t duplicate for 30k.\r\n\r\nAlso is there any documentation that this thing has 80k kilometers and not 180k, or 280k, or 1,080,000? It seems suspicious there is a non original engine. And 5 digit odometers are useless.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511970507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1881371, "authorName": "FixItAgainTony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fixitagaintony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anscahuer no idea why you have to make a commercial for Dutch sellers on BAT, I'd say your comment should be deleted. Anyone willing to spend 45k on a 250GD has to do his research, heck you can buy a 500GE for that. I don't think we need advertisement I spent days on mobile", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511971728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1881632, "authorName": "mortinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mortinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "45 grand? You can have Guido build you one of these, shipment included, for half that...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511978861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1881706, "authorName": "Gdaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this is a well done restoration, it would not be possible to get a good donor vehicle and do all the work usually needed for the current bid price. \n\nGuido does amazing work. Ask him....it is not easy to source all the parts needed, and quality work takes time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511980687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1881709, "authorName": "ThatOneGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatoneguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Real life TONKA TRUCK!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511980707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1881830, "authorName": "TechMOGogy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/techmogogy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mortinson - Re: Guido ha ha ha Good luck with paying him 22k for one of his restored G's ha ha ha, That is nothing short of a dream, if it was true... I would own them all and be sellling them here for $72k all day long.\nIs this one overpriced - yes\nIs it a Guido quality build - no, not by a long shot\nJust my opinion based on the pictures.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511982797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1882055, "authorName": "Jackxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a 1990 Wolf (unrestored). I would be curious to know who did this restoration. As far as I know, there are 2 reputable guys that restore these properly. One is Guido from Offroadworld (Germany) and one (US) Alex from Expedition Motor Company. I didn't buy mine from either of them but have dealt with both for parts. If you look at the details, you will see that this truck wasn't done by either one. \nI haven't seen this truck in person. Mine isn't perfect either but can tell you that I absolutely love mine. I have the same set up and highway is not a problem at 70mph.\nGood luck to all involved.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511985617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1882485, "authorName": "TechMOGogy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/techmogogy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This truck was redone in Poland not Germany - BaT says in the 1st sentence that it was refurbished in Germany. This is not true.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1511990912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1882654, "authorName": "AVPolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avpolo/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by AVPolo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511993391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1882674, "authorName": "Larryseven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryseven/", "bidAmount": 46500, "content": "$46,500 bid placed by Larryseven", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511993610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1882690, "authorName": "GaAlpinaowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaalpinaowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hard to tell If I like this or a mint D90 better... but I did see these on Hemmings for a lot more money...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511993839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1882749, "authorName": "AVPolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avpolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I couldn\u2019t agree more. Both are great but I have to say the Wolf is better IMO. The freshly restored Hemmings ones won\u2019t go for $65k but I wouldn\u2019t be surprised if they went for low to mid $50\u2019s.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511994516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1882796, "authorName": "Alex-EMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex-emc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AVPolo The Hemmings ones I haven\u2019t taken down yet but should. Some of those are long sold. I have 5 custom orders in process. $45K (where this one is) isn\u2019t even close to my cost to restore one. Over 1,000 man hours are involved from start to finish as well as many very expensive originals MB parts. Engine and gearboxes are rebuilt and fully refinished. This alone takes weeks to bring vehicle to 100 point Pebble Beach quality. That\u2019s why TechMoGogy was laughing at the prospect of a \u201ccheap\u201d fully restored G.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511995235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1882788, "authorName": "RedRacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it doesn't take a guru to work on a 4x4 that was designed almost 40 years ago....just sayin'\n\nyou either know how to restore vehicles or you don't. the brand specifics can be learned by anyone, especially in the information age.\n\nthe fact that some of you discredit this build because it isn't one of 2 \"known\" guys is laughable. \n\nI am not defending this specific vehicle. and I wish I lived in a world that didn't require this disclaimer, but some people don't understand that arguments aren't always directly related to the exact subject in question.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511995338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1882807, "authorName": "Larryseven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryseven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/29/17 for $46,500 to Larryseven", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511995801, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1882812, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that ended with a whimper....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511995825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1882813, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Co grate Larry.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511995844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1882827, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And the Wolf sheepishly goes away.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511996342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1882862, "authorName": "Strictly_Mercedes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/strictly_mercedes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well sold.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511997842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1883649, "authorName": "GaAlpinaowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaalpinaowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "damn that was a a great buy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512054590, "type": "comment"}]