Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE

1979 to 2001 · SUV

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Shifty Estimate

$57,200

Medium confidence · $46K to $66K

Median · 12 mo: $57,000
Sales · 12 mo: 2

Collectible

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE, sold Oct 2026

Sold$54,500 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

The market

Every recorded 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$54,500 · 4,350 mi · Black

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8 sales · 9 unsoldmedian $57kupdated Oct 2026

Latest results

The newest 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE sales with photographs

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE, sold Sep 2026

Sold $59,500

1990 · Silver · 2,800 mi

Sep 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE, sold Jun 2025

Sold $64,121

1995 · White · 61,000 mi

Jun 23, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE, sold Mar 2025

Sold $51,518

1990 · Gray · 11,000 mi

Mar 29, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Every W461

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 24, 2026

Every W461. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 24, 2026
	230GE1979 to 2001	240GD1979 to 2001	250GD1979 to 2001	290GD1979 to 2001
Shifty Estimate	$57,200	$45,000Low confidence	$86,100	$60,600
Sold median	Too few sales to call2 sales	$40,5003 sales	$82,0003 sales	Too few sales to call1 sale
12-month move	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None	None	None

Other G-Class generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4, 2.3L
Power: 124 hp
Torque: 139 lb-ft
Drivetrain: 4WD

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE cost?

Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $57,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $57,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $45,507 to $65,780, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $57,200. We rate confidence medium: 2 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE have sold?

Shifty has 8 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE on file. The earliest was on Sep 16, 2022.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE sold?

The highest public sale on file is $64,121, on Jun 23, 2025, with 61,000 mi.

What has a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$54,500Oct 12, 2026Black · 4,350 mi
$59,500Sep 10, 2026Silver · 2,800 mi
$64,121Jun 23, 2025White · 61,000 mi

About the 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE

The 230 GE in the W461 line is the utility G with the 2.3L four cylinder gasoline engine. It makes 124 hp. It carries the W461 code, which ran through the 2001 production end. The W461 is the plain, tough body used by militaries and work fleets. Collectors prize the simple cabin and original utility fittings. Check for frame rust, door seam rust and missing parts from the original fit. A documented history with fleet or military records adds interest. Compare it with the diesel versions, which were more common in work use. Confirm the engine number and the chassis plate before you buy.