Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD

1979 to 2001 · SUV

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Shifty Estimate

$45,000

Low confidence · $34K to $56K

Median · 12 mo: $40,500
Sales · 12 mo: 3

Collectible

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD, sold May 2026

Sold$37,569 · Bring a Trailer · May 2026

The market

Every recorded 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD sale, by date and price

Aug 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$48,500 · 61,000 mi · Textured blue

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Sold Bid to, not sold

6 sales · 8 unsoldmedian $41kupdated Aug 2026

Latest results

The newest 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD sales with photographs

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD, sold Jan 2026

Sold $40,500

1985 · Brown · 25,000 mi

Jan 8, 2026 · Cars & Bids

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD, sold Mar 2025

Sold $45,000

1987 · Green · 74,000 mi

Mar 19, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD, sold Jun 2024

Sold $14,400

1985 · Blue · 83,000 mi

Jun 2, 2024 · Bring a Trailer

Every W461

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 24, 2026

Every W461. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 24, 2026
	240GD1979 to 2001	230GE1979 to 2001	250GD1979 to 2001	290GD1979 to 2001
Shifty Estimate	$45,000Low confidence	$57,200	$86,100	$60,600
Sold median	$40,5003 sales	Too few sales to call2 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

Drivetrain: 4WD

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD cost?

Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $40,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $45,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $33,750 to $56,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $45,000. We rate confidence low: 3 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

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 Dec 9, 2022.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD sold?

The highest public sale on file is $59,000, on Dec 9, 2022, with 80,000 mi.

What has a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$48,500Aug 21, 2026Textured blue · 61,000 mi
$37,569May 19, 2026Gray · 33,000 mi
$40,500Jan 8, 2026Brown · 25,000 mi

About the 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 240GD

The 240 GD in the W461 line is the diesel utility version of the military and work G. The W461 is the plain, tough body used by militaries and fleets. It was built in Graz, Austria. Sources do not give clear figures for this badge, so engine and performance details are left open. Collectors should verify the engine code and year from the chassis plate. Look for frame rust, door seam rust and missing original fittings. Fleet or military records help. Compare it with the 250 GD and 290 GD, which are better documented. Buy the car with the most complete history rather than the lowest mileage.