Just discovered these videos, really enjoyed watching! Thanks for telling us the story of the iconic G ❤👏🏼

Probably the best and accurate and complete history of the G made on KZread. From new enthusiasts and without BS. Looking forwards to the next.

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir! That means a lot.

Huge G- fan here (while driving a BMW...). This video is a joy to watch. Good content, nice footage and amusing presentation. Well done and looking forward to the next episode!

@nhilistickomrad4259

26 күн бұрын

They forget by 80s like 82-83 the whole vehicle was sold to Bajaj tempo a Daimler subsidiary in india. And whole manufacturing and assembly done in india in 80s. Now the same company renamed to force motors sells the very same car with heavily modified om616 engine bs6.2 or euro 6 + compliant state producing 140 ps and obviously with a 1.5ton air conditioner 5 doors and front and rear diff locks.

Great job guys! This history story about the G is a great idea. Looking forward to the rest of the series. 👍

Those bloopers 😊 keeping it real. Loved all the old footage you found!

This is the most stylish modern SUV with timelss design. Dont see them often on the US roads. Thank you for posting guys!

Wonderful video. I really enjoyed the backround knowledge to the G Wagon!

The best vehicle presentation I have ever watched !! Most enjoyable. Go well and enjoy the G-Wagon. PS PS PS !!! I am not able to find episodes 3 and 4 of this series on YT - any solution ?

he first generation G-Wagon was named W460 because it was the 460th internal project number assigned by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz uses a system of internal project numbers to track its vehicles during development. The project number is typically assigned when the vehicle is first proposed, and it is used to track the vehicle's progress through the development process. The W460 project was started in the early 1970s, and the first production vehicles were built in 1979. The W460 was a joint project between Mercedes-Benz and Austrian engineering firm Steyr-Daimler-Puch. Steyr-Daimler-Puch had a lot of experience building off-road vehicles, and they were responsible for the design and development of the W460's chassis and drivetrain.

12:06 actually the Bundeswehr had trials for a new vehicle in the late 70s. They agreed to purchase a new vehicle the VW Iltis, that replaced the DKW Munga. When the VW Iltis was dismissed the time of the G Wagon in the Bundeswehr began.....

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for adding this. When we eventually to a 2.0 version we‘ll keep this in mind. Or maybe a separate video series on the vehicles of the Bundeswehr!?

Wow nice video, always to hear the history of my favorite vehicle!

Friends- One clarification. The Shah of Iran had purchased 4x4s from USSR but they would tend to overheat. He approached Daimler as he wanted a military 4X4 and not so much as a personal vehicle to go hunting. The Shah did use his Range Rovers for hunting trips and skiing at his chalet in Switzerland. Thanks.

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

He seems like a Range Rover kind of guy so that would make sense. We read of other motives as well though. Thanks for throwing in your 2Cents. We will keep that in mind for when we shoot a 2.0 version.

Awesome job and thanks for the hard work in bringing the story together. I'll own one like Thor one day. Watching you guys keeps me motivated

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Damone!

Very interesting, great delivery.

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! That means a lot.

You put in allot of research in this. Very nice piece of automotive history. Looking forward to the next episodes

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bas! Yes this was a lot of work to put together, but it was fun too. Glad you enjoyed it.

Great video! Gunther Holtorf has published a photographic account of Otto’s journey in his book, Otto. It’s in German but not hard to follow. I’m not Herr Holtorf’s publicist but it is a great book and it helped me through lockdown! There are also a few videos of Otto on KZread.

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

that sounds like a great coffee table book. I will keep a lookout for it. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

Excellent documentary

Excellent video. Looking forward to part 2.

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Albert. We're working on it!

Great video! Very interesting history!

Really great production on this, keep it up!

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you! The feedback thus far has been very positive. We are working on Part 2!

Super. My son bought a '96 G 350...Fab...Thanks

YOU GUYS ROCK 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 ¡¡Ha, ha, ha… I got both the tattoo and the Gwagen 😂😂😂!!! I love this segment…You hit it out of the park with this video. And…translated in Spanish: “Botaron la pelota 🥎!!! NICE TRIBUTE TO THE HISTORY OF THE GELÄNDEWAGEN👍🏼

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

😄 you must be a retired Airline pilot then.

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bernie! Appreciate your support.

@berniereyes1956

2 жыл бұрын

¡Soon-to-be RETIRED🥸! And I am actually looking to get an ALTIMETER for my G, to gauge elevation while meandering the mountains ⛰ of DR🇩🇴 Pico Duarte is the highest peak on the island and in all the Caribbean (3.098m/ 10,164’ above sea level). And we are about 39.5km/24.5miles from the peak, on the fringes of the mountain. All I can say is bring some good down quilts and sleeping bags…‘cause it’s as cold as a witches tits up there 😳😱🥶!!!

Great video! Lifelong G fan and I learnt some stuff! Thanks.

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

Good work. Very comprehensive history. Thank you.

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Feel free to share it with a friend. We could use some more views.

Waiting for the next parts!!

Great job

I just discovered this channel two day’s ago and will take possession of a 250gd wolf soon. Love the channel and am learning a lot. Keep it up

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Nick! Please send us some pictures when you do!

@caleb2242

Жыл бұрын

From the KZread company that converts the military wolfs ?

@danielburke9638

3 ай бұрын

@nickkendrick1011 ...is it restored or a project? I can't find much info on 250 wolf. I see a lot on 230, 280, 300

Why did you guys stop? You got us hooked 🪝

Ihr seid echt stark!

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Danke Michael!

Great Video! Well done....

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave! Glad to hear it.

Please make 3 and 4!!

Awesome doco!

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kaz!

Great work!

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man!

Cool video nice info

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad!

I remember when you started . I have been subscribed for a long time . what did you guys do with your BBQ set up ? Thank you Frank from montana...

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

We sold it last year. See our video for more info: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6aZxqyEZMW9irg.html

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you Frank!

13:26 Actually Gunther was not a pilot. If I remember correctly he was working in managment of a airline. Does not make his story less impressive....

Nice prononciation for VLTT ;)

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoups!

As this is somewhat dear to my heart i have to "correct" something: the city of Steyr had nothing to do with the G or the Manufacturing of it. The city of Steyr is the namesake of one of the oldest (still active) Weapons manufacturer in europe, and this company at some point merged with Puch (in Graz) and Austro Daimler to form "Steyr-Daimler-Puch". Austro Daimler and Puch were the main vehicle specialists. (A somewhat famous guy called Ferdinand Porsche worked for Austro Daimler before WW1 ;-) ) The Offroad vehicle specialty part was in Graz. Both the Haflinger and the Pinzgauer were develloped and built by in Graz. And the testtrack on the Schöckl was already in use for those vehicles. It wasn't extra built for the G. The testament (and goal) to how good the G was offroad, was that it could master this track. As no "car" could go there. (little sidenote for the newest model: it was tested there too. The goal was that after 2000km on this track nothing must fail or be loose in any kind, or must there be any ratteling inside the cabin. They weren't going slow either. So this is quite the test to achieve!)

My 2002 starts everytime. (Knocks on wood)

A Gelandewagen with wheels over 18 inches are...🤔😏 Cheers from me in Norway with my ultra low mileage 2006 G55 AMG with 305/60/18 wheels😃

🌿Hey you guys, I’m sorry for all the calamity going on in your country, in all of Western Europe…and to ALL OUR GLOBAL FAMILY! I hope that all those families 🇩🇪🇳🇱🇦🇹🇧🇪who have lost so much find peace and comfort, in a gentle and brighter tomorrow 🙏🏽

@jonasfreitag

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Bernie! Thankfully our families and friends have not been directly impacted but thousands of families have lost everything.

M-B Geländewagen 🇩🇪💪💪👍👆🎥👍

What happened to this channel? Is it completely gone? I hope that you are all okay.

He was looking for military vehicles not just for hunting only so you better don’t saying anything bad about our worst of bad dictator 😂😂😂