Monday, January 23, 2012

Coffee Hauler: 1974 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG 406 For Sale


This 1974 Mercedes Benz UNIMOG 406 has been given an impressive restoration by the current seller. He used it as a promotional vehicle for his Coffee Company, and amazingly claims to have driven it from British Columbia to Southern California at one point. We like his auction description, realizing that he likely has far more into this truck than he will ever recover, so he is offering it at no reserve. Find it here on eBay in Quesnel, BC, Canada.

The video above comes from the seller. Skip to 2:40 for action footage and the Nathan Locomotive air horn at full volume. How can you not smile?

1974 Mercedes Benz UNIMOG 406 4x4 For Sale Side

These early UNIMOGs have nicely rounded hoods and grille styling as compared to the later models which are produced to this day. This massive Warn winch works well, as does the silver paint and black accessories. The extra clearance provided by the portal (edit) axles is nicely visible below.

1974 Mercedes Benz UNIMOG 406 4x4 For Sale Front Warn WInch

The truck was given paint inside and out, something we don’t see on the quicker UNIMOG clean-ups. It is powered by a 6-cylinder Diesel, but little info is given about the powerplant or drivetrain.

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