2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Brabus B63S-700 Widestar

Registration no. LJ17 TTV Chassis no. WDB4632722X254448

Footnotes

Founded in Germany in 1977, Brabus has grown to become the largest tuning firm specialising in Mercedes-Benz products, other than the Mercedes' own AMG subsidiary. This breathtaking example of Brabus's handiwork is based on the mighty Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 4x4, one of the latest and most exclusive members of the long-running G-Class family.

Introduced as long ago as 1979, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 'Geländewagen' (cross-country vehicle) was the result of a joint venture with Steyr-Daimler-Puch of Austria, a firm with considerable experience in developing four-wheel-drive systems for off-road vehicles. Its purposeful appearance – fundamentally unchanged throughout its life – and engineering excellence has secured the G-Wagen cult status and earned it a reputation as one of the most coveted of classic 4x4s.

For 1991 a revised (Type 463) chassis was introduced, incorporating the very latest in off-road traction technology in the form of three electronically engaged differentials in addition to anti-lock brakes. There have been countless updates to the Type 463 since then and a host of special variants. One of the final models released before production of the Type 463 ceased in 2018, the G63 was powered by AMG's 5.5-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine developing 537bhp, which was delivered to the ground via AMG's Speedshift Plus 7G‑tronic automatic transmission. Boasting high ground clearance and long-travel suspension, the AMG G63 offered greater off-road capability than most customers would ever need in an immensely stylish conveyance with not inconsiderable on-the-road presence. Like the entire model series, the G63 AMG was produced in Graz, primarily in the factory's hand-finishing section.

Sold new by Forstner's, this Brabus-modified and extensively optioned 2017 example reportedly cost its first owner £230,000 and was purchased by the vendor in September 2019. Its desirable Brabus upgrades include the following:

Brabus G700 engine package
Brabus ride control
Brabus RACE shift paddles
Brabus monoblock Y alloy wheels
Brabus Black LED headlights
Brabus carbon fibre bonnet insert
Brabus rear door with spare wheel delete
Brabus valvetronic exhaust system
Brabus front bumper with DRLs
Brabus Widestar body kit
Brabus double-B grill insert
Brabus floor mats

Currently displaying a total of circa 27,000 miles on the odometer, and presented in very good condition throughout, this imposing 4×4 represents possibly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of these rare and super-exclusive luxury off-roaders.