The Only Existing Set of World War II Mercedes-Benz Six Wheel G4 W-131's

The collection includes:

Mercedes-Benz G4 W-131 Six Wheeler Parade Car

Mercedes-Benz G4 W-131 Six Wheeler Radio Car

Mercedes-Benz G4 W-131 Six Wheeler Luggage Vehicle

For inquires please contact John Adrain
jbadrain@yahoo.com
415-602-6100

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Mr. Engelstadt of Las Vegas searched all over Europe to find these rare 1939 Grosser G4 W-131 Mercedes Offener Tourenwagen Six Wheelers. When he found them they were so totally destroyed that he rebuilt them from the ground up to the exact detail in every case using factory blue prints and the actual skeletons when possible at the cost of nearly $10 million.

Only a few times in Hitler's travels did he use all three Grosser Six Wheeler Mercedes in one trip. The huge parade car was used for special events when Hitler wanted the most powerful vehicle to not only travel battered bombed streets but also to cross rough terrain to visit troops. They were stored at his various castles. The Mercedes Company had test photos of mountain climbing and rough terrain test drives of this Six Wheeler Limited Small Production Fleet. The G4-W131 Six Wheeler Parade Car, The G4-W131 Six Wheeler Radio Car (Instant Contact) and his G4-W131 Six Wheeler Luggage Vehicle that could double as an ambulance. This is a massive presentation, as no other example of these cars are in existence. It is believed that only one radio car was manufactured, and one luggage ambulance car was manufactured by Mercedes.

Technical data: Mercedes-Benz G4, W-131 series 1939

General data:
Wheelbase: 3100 + 950 mm
Front/rear track width: 1620/1570/1570 mm
Dimensions (length x width x height): 5360-5720 x 1870 x 1900 mm (with soft-top)
Turning circle: 17 meters
Weight: approx. 3700 kg (in ready-to-drive condition)
Permissible gross weight: 4400 kg
Top speed permitted by the tires: 67 km/h
Fuel consumption: 28 liters/100 km (urban), 38 liters/100 km (offroad)
Fuel tank capacity: 90 liters, on some units 140 liters

Engine
Daimler-Benz M24 or M24 II eight-cylinder in-line engine
Total displacement: initially 5018 cc, later 5401 cc
Bore x stroke: 86 x 108 mm / 88 x 111 mm
Output: 100 hp / 110 hp at 3400/min
Torque: 28.8 mkg at 1400/min
Compression ratio: 1:5.6 / 1:5.2
Mixture formation: one double carburetor
Valves: overhead, lateral camshaft, driven by spur gears
Cooling: pump, 26 liters of water
Lubrication: force-feed, ten liters of oil
Battery: 12 V 60 Ah / 12 V 105 Ah
Alternator: 130 kW
Starter motor: 1.5 hp / 1.8 hp

Transmission
Four driven rear wheels, two self-locking differentials
Clutch: single-plate dry clutch
Transmission: four-speed manual and countershaft transmission
Ratios: I/4.10, II/2.21, III/1.49, IV/1.00
Drive ratios of countershaft transmission: road/1.00, offroad/3.06

Chassis
Box-section frame
Front wheel suspension: rigid axle, semi-elliptic springs
Rear wheel suspension: two rigid axles, one semi-elliptic spring for two wheels on each side
Steering: helical spindle
Brakes: dual-circuit system, hydraulic with vacuum assistance, acting on front and rear wheels; mechanical hand-operated parking brake, acting on front wheels
Lubrication: central
Wheels: steel disc wheels with drop center rims, size L 4.00 F x 17; with self-sealing tires: size 6.00 F x 17
Tires: 7.5-17 with offroad tread (normal or self-sealing)

Mercedes-Benz G4-W131 Six Wheeler Radio Car

Mercedes-Benz G4-W131 Six Wheeler Parade Car

Mercedes-Benz G4-W131 Six Wheeler Radio Car

Mercedes-Benz G4-W131 Six Wheeler Luggage Car

Mercedes-Benz G4-W131 Six Wheeler Parade Car

Mercedes-Benz G4-W131 Six Wheeler Luggage Car

Mercedes-Benz G4-W131 Six Wheeler Parade Car

For inquires please contact John Adrain jbadrain@yahoo.com