A Mercedes-based challenge truck weighing only 1850kg should be enough to grab the attention of any off-roader. But when what you’re looking at represents the combined wisdom of two of the sport’s most respected elder statesmen, it’s a very, very good time to pay attention…
The Mercedes G-Wagen is already well known as a challenge vehicle, but you still don’t see many competing in RTVs. Bob Sadler is in the process of changing all that, however – and his modified vehicle is showing the world just how much potential the big old Merc has locked...
When diff locks, bash plates and roll bars come as standard, you’re looking at the novice challenge driver’s dream. That’s what Allan Gibson and David Johnston think of their G-Wagens, anyway – and the results seem to speak for themselves.