Sold $31,240
1985 · Red · 83,000 mi
Dec 13, 2024 · Bring a Trailer
Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD
1979 to 1991 · SUV
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Shifty Estimate
$27,100
Medium confidence · $23K to $31K
- Median · 12 mo
- $24,403
- Sales · 12 mo
- 2
Collectible
Sold$23,000 · Bring a Trailer · May 2026
The market
Every recorded 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD sale, by date and price
Jul 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$25,805 · 89,000 mi · Cactus Green (6880)
● Sold● Bid to, not sold
6 sales · 1 unsoldmedian $24kupdated Jul 2026
Latest results
The newest 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD sales with photographs
Sold $22,755
1989 · Gray · 12,000 mi
Aug 23, 2024 · Bring a Trailer
Sold $32,500
1986 · Gray · 74,000 mi
Aug 16, 2024 · Bring a Trailer
Every W460
Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 24, 2026
| 240GD1979 to 1991 | 200GE1979 to 1991 | 230GE1979 to 1991 | 250GD1979 to 1991 | 280GE1979 to 1991 | 300GD1979 to 1991 | Cabriolet1979 to 1991 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $27,100 | $27,500Low confidence | $38,800Low confidence | $30,000Low confidence | $38,100 | $32,600 | $63,000 |
| Sold median | Too few sales to call2 sales | No sale | Too few sales to call1 sale | Too few sales to call2 sales | $36,2503 sales | $36,3007 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 | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-4 Diesel, 2.4L
- Power
- 71 hp
- Torque
- 101 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 32 s
- Top speed
- 71 mph
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD cost?
Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $24,403. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $27,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $23,035 to $31,165, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $27,100. 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 240GD have sold?
Shifty has 6 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD on file. The earliest was on Mar 5, 2024.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD sold?
The highest public sale on file is $32,500, on Aug 16, 2024, with 74,000 mi.
What has a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $25,805Jul 8, 2026Cactus Green (6880) · 89,000 mi
- $23,000May 14, 2026Creme White · 60,000 mi
- $31,240Dec 13, 2024Red · 83,000 mi
About the 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD
The 240 GD is a slow four cylinder diesel from the early years of the G. It has a 2.4L engine making 71 hp. The factory 0 to 62 mph time is 32 seconds, and top speed is 71 mph. It was sold from 1979 to 1987. Buyers want it for its simple, durable mechanicals and honest utility look, not for speed. Check for frame rust, tired gearboxes and worn steering parts. Original paint and period interiors are worth preserving. Many of these trucks worked hard, so a car with a documented history stands out. Compare it with the 250 GD that replaced it.
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Sales and listings
Showing 7 of 7 on file
1982 · Classic White (737) · 16,000 mi
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Bid to $20,000
Jul 15, 2026
1985 · Cactus Green (6880) · 89,000 mi
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$25,805
Jul 8, 2026
1983 · Creme White · 60,000 mi
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$23,000
May 14, 2026
1985 · Red · 83,000 mi
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$31,240
Dec 13, 2024
1989 · Gray · 12,000 mi
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$22,755
Aug 23, 2024
1986 · Gray · 74,000 mi
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$32,500
Aug 16, 2024
1985 · Red · 82,000 mi
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$30,000
Mar 5, 2024
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