Press G-Wagens

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Over the years, MBUK/ATL owned a number of GWagens whose main use was to be borrowed by the media and which featured in a number of magazines. I have gathered the registration numbers of some of these Gs, and I would think that their current owners might me interested to know where and when their pride and joy featured.

I would think that the list is not comprehensive so if you have a period magazine which features a GWagen not included in the list, let us know and we'll include it. If you own of of such Gs, we'd love to hear your story.

Numberplates of Mercedes G's featured in magazines reports:

VLL 927 X
BLF 367 Y
A 785 HLA
A 721 JBY
B 242 DNH
C 429 KNH
C 437 KNH
D 886 YNH
E 169 FNH
F 648 RNH
H 572 ANH
H 573 ANH
H 578 ANH
H 583 ANH
H 584 ANH
H 586 ANH
K 165 VBD
L 413 LVV

Numberplates of Mercedes G's featured BBC's Top Gear:

H 573 ANH

Numberplates of Puch G's featured in magazines reports:

R 115 PMO

Numberplates of Gs featured in MB sales brochures:

A 654 KUD
C 516 FFC
C 305 GWN
C 729 HCY
C 664 OBD
C 669 OBD
C 671 OVV
D 276 UNV
D 283 UNV
E 53 KNV
E 86 KNV
H 574 ANH
H 585 ANH
H 586 ANH
J 616 YCY

Numberplates of Gs featured in Puch sales brochures:

R 1 ATL
R 48 OTF
R 49 OTF
R 268 THJ

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I am not aware of this one appearing in any magazine but by it registration (L413LVV) it is clearly sister to the 300 GE LWB featured in the "Mercedes" magazine of Summer 1994 on a trip to Wales:




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do you know why most of the vehicles featured registrations end in NH Is it something to do with area they were "Borrowed from" as this is the area code part of the reg
Just interested thats all

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Greeney wrote:
do you know why most of the vehicles featured registrations end in NH Is it something to do with area they were "Borrowed from" as this is the area code part of the reg
Just interested thats all

I know that the area code was (at least with the previous numbering) par of the reg.

I can only infere that NH is Milton Keynes (where MBUK is headquartered)????

Perhaps somebody out there knows?

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Got a new MB UK brochure featuring early 463 Gs (May 1991) with the following numberplates:

H 574 ANH
H 585 ANH
H 586 ANH

Which are added to the list above.

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ANH is a northampton registered vehicle, milton keynes was bedfordshire, I cant remeber what beds reg's were now.

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Another one in the list

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Got a new MB UK brochure featuring late 460 Gs (September 1988) with the following numberplates:

E 53 KNV
E 86 KNV

Which are added to the list above.

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hi,was just looking though and noticed that you have my g number in your who g was that. the number of my g is H585 ANH. nice to know shes been in a mag. :lol:

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Nice colour your G.

It appears in a number of pages in the UK brochure of May 1991.

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hi guys H586 ANH currently on e bay item 4597232664 also on autotrader

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capolongo wrote:
hi guys H586 ANH currently on e bay item 4597232664 also on autotrader

Yes, it's been on Ebay before:

http://www.gwoa.co.uk/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2210

But at the dealer's website http://www.avantgardecars.co.uk/GetDealer.do?did=27994&pageid=1 they're asking 8,950 pounds!

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I am not saying this is what the guy is doing BUT its cheap advertising to put a vehicle on ebay with a high reserve so it doesnt sell but the company gets lots of exposure...or is that the cynic in me

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Greeney wrote:
I am not saying this is what the guy is doing BUT its cheap advertising to put a vehicle on ebay with a high reserve so it doesnt sell but the company gets lots of exposure...or is that the cynic in me

I think you hit the nail on the head: did not sell last time and won't sell this time on Ebay but you get people checking into the company's website and see all the other cars there...

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Hello

In addition, C435 KNH was the Allan Day/MB Press Car. I only know that because I've still got it. It came with all the factory options and extra width arches. Still a great truck which I enjoy 8)

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bo_apex wrote:
Hello

In addition, C435 KNH was the Allan Day/MB Press Car. I only know that because I've still got it. It came with all the factory options and extra width arches. Still a great truck which I enjoy 8)

Post pics! Post pics! Mortinson will be shocked to see there is one he forgot...

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Maxwell Smart wrote:

Post pics! Post pics! Mortinson will be shocked to see there is one he forgot...

Nah, don't worry Max, since I drink one bottle of the finest Rioja a day I take it very, very easy.... 8)

But yes, any pics in good size would be highly appreciated!

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Hey Jesus,
I think I spotted an oxymoron in there somewhere. :lol:
Marcus

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