Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD

1979 to 2001 · SUV

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Shifty Estimate

$60,600

Medium confidence · $39K to $79K

Median · all time: $58,376
Sales · all time: 10

Collectible

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD, sold Apr 2026

Sold$38,027 · PCARMARKET · Apr 2026

The market

Every recorded 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD sale, by date and price

Apr 2026 · PCARMARKET

$38,027 · 39,384 mi · Desert Sand

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10 sales · 8 unsoldmedian $58kupdated Sep 2026

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The newest 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD sales with photographs

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD, sold Sep 2025

Sold $77,777

1999 · Green · 289,000 mi

Sep 17, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD, sold Jun 2025

Sold $64,000

1993 · Black · 51,000 mi

Jun 24, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD, sold May 2025

Sold $80,000

1994 · Gray · 224 mi

May 26, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD, sold Nov 2024

Sold $56,000

1993 · White · 42,000 mi

Nov 2, 2024 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD, sold Oct 2024

Sold $59,001

1993 · Gray

Oct 7, 2024 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD, sold Feb 2024

Sold $57,750

1994 · Gray · 33,000 mi

Feb 17, 2024 · Bring a Trailer

Every W461

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 24, 2026

Every W461. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 24, 2026
	290GD1979 to 2001	230GE1979 to 2001	240GD1979 to 2001	250GD1979 to 2001
Shifty Estimate	$60,600	$57,200	$45,000Low confidence	$86,100
Sold median	Too few sales to call1 sale	Too few sales to call2 sales	$40,5003 sales	$82,0003 sales
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-5 Diesel, 2.9L
Power: 94 hp
Torque: 142 lb-ft
Drivetrain: 4WD

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD cost?

Across every sale we have on file, 10 have sold publicly at a median of $58,376. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $60,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $38,944 to $78,889, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $60,600. We rate confidence medium: 10 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD have sold?

Shifty has 10 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD on file. The earliest was on Oct 12, 2023.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD sold?

The highest public sale on file is $85,000, on Nov 22, 2023, with 25,000 mi.

What has a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$38,027Apr 9, 2026Desert Sand · 39,384 mi
$39,862Oct 1, 2025White · 295,000 mi
$77,777Sep 17, 2025Green · 289,000 mi

About the 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 290GD

The 290 GD is a W461 utility G with a 2.9L five cylinder diesel. The naturally aspirated version makes 94 hp. It was sold from 1992 to 1997. A turbo version, sold from 1998 to 2001, makes more power and is a separate chase. Torque is 142 lb-ft. The W461 body is the plain, tough one used by militaries and work fleets. Collectors want original, unmodified examples with clear records. Look for frame rust, door seam rust and a smooth gearbox. Confirm which engine the car has, since the two versions look alike. Service records for the injection pump and the cooling system are worth more than a fresh coat of paint.