Our Selection for Bring a Trailer Auction’s Pick of the Day: Stealthy Black Mercedes Unimog
Daimler has been Mercedes manufacturing the Unimog since 1951, and while its history is rooted in functionality rather than leisure, its remarkable ability to navigate diverse terrains has made it an indispensable asset for emergency services and logging companies.
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This particular 2003 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U500, currently available for auction on Bring a Trailer, has spent its entire existence in the U.S. Unlike many Unimogs that hail from Europe, some were sold in the U.S. through Freightliner dealerships in the early 2000s.
The truck, now repainted black for an even more imposing presence, features a standard bed with foldable side panels. However, its legendary status lies in its formidable capabilities concealed beneath the robust exterior. Equipped with three locking differentials, pneumatic hookups, a power take-off shaft, portal axles, and a potent 6.4-liter inline-six diesel engine generating 260 horsepower and an impressive 700 pound-feet of torque, this Unimog is prepared for challenging tasks. With the ability to conquer snow drifts and undertake Herculean feats, driving this Unimog could turn you into a local legend.
Despite its utilitarian vibes, the cabin of the Unimog doesn’t compromise on comfort. Features include a JVC CD player overhead, a tachometer with a 3000-rpm redline, and air-suspension seats adorned with a playful city-bus print on the upholstery. The current owner has even added air conditioning to this powerhouse, ensuring a more comfortable experience inside a vehicle that could rival the heat generated by a celestial body.
