This 1999 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (G320S) was sold at Japanese auction at USS Tokyo on 15 October 2026, lot 75004. Auction grade 4, interior grade C, 131,000 km (about 81,400 miles), automatic, white. It is 25 years old or more, so it can be imported to the USA and Australia.
The inspector’s own report on this car, as issued by the auction house. Our full English translation is in the Autoselecta auction report below.
4
Good
Average wear for age and mileage. Minor scratches and dents, mechanically sound.
S / 6
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2
R / RA
Best to worst. This car is grade 4.
Interior grade C
What the letters on a sheet diagram mean
A
Scratch
U
Dent
W
Wave or repair: W1 is light, W3 is heavy
S
Rust
C
Corrosion
P
Paint mark or blemish
X
Panel needs replacing
XX
Panel has been replaced
B
Dent with a scratch
G
Stone chip in the glass
Autoselecta auction report
Overview of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class G320 Short Wheelbase
This 1999 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G320 is a short wheelbase three door Gelaendewagen offered at USS Tokyo as lot 75004. It is a left hand drive Yanase dealer import with 4WD, a 3.2 litre petrol engine, an automatic gearbox and 131,000 km on the odometer, approximately 81,400 miles. First registered in December 1999 and finished in white, it scored auction grade 4 with interior grade C.
The appeal is the short wheelbase body in a properly kitted off road build. The sheet lists ORC specification protection parts, Hutchinson beadlock wheels and a Front Runner roof rack, and the photographs show a snorkel, a rear ladder, a bonnet protection plate and chunky off road tyres. The service book with warranty card is recorded as present, and the car is noted as non smoking.
The Drive Review
The W463 G-Class is a ladder frame truck with a boxy body, solid axles and three locking differentials on the cars that carry them. It is not a car that pretends to be a modern SUV. The steering is slow and the body leans, and you sit upright behind a flat windscreen. In exchange you get a feel of solid, mechanical purpose that few vehicles still offer.
The G320 uses the 3.2 litre M112 V6 with an automatic gearbox. It is a smooth, relaxed engine rather than a fast one, and the G320 is better suited to touring and trail use than to outright pace. The short wheelbase is the nimble choice, with better approach and departure angles and a shorter turning circle than the long body. This car's chassis details and any differential lock fitment are not confirmed on the sheet, so ask us before bidding if that matters to you.
Auction Details
The car is lot 75004 at USS Tokyo, with the auction on 15 October 2026 in Japan. The start price is ¥3,500,000. No close sold results are on record for comparison, and no Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this car. For the minimum bid and the expected landed cost, please use the price panel on this page, which is worked out live.
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Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz. Model: G-Class G320, short wheelbase, three door. Chassis code GF-G320S, frame number WDB4632321X118514. First registration December 1999. Engine 3,200 cc petrol. Automatic transmission. Four wheel drive. Left hand drive, dealer import. Exterior colour white, recorded as original with no colour change. Odometer 131,000 km, approximately 81,400 miles (the dash photograph reads 131001 km). The shaken is recorded as valid to December of Reiwa 8, which is 2026, though this is read from the era and is not fully certain. The registration plate is Osaka 302 ya 7290 and the recycling deposit is ¥15,510. The factory colour code and interior colour are not confirmed on the sheet, although the photographs show black leather seats.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sheet marks a sunroof, power steering, power windows, leather and an airbag, and records air conditioning. The photographs show a wood trim dash and centre console, a wood rimmed steering wheel, an aftermarket touchscreen head unit and a cup holder in the console. Navigation, ETC, number of keys and a spare key are not confirmed on the sheet.
The off road equipment is a major part of the story. The sheet lists Hutchinson beadlock wheels and a Front Runner roof rack as sales points, and ORC specification protection parts for the bonnet, fenders, ladder, rear bumper step and window guards. The photographs also show a roof mounted rack, a side mounted snorkel, a black panel on the rear side window, a rear ladder, front lamp guards and a spare wheel cover on the tailgate. The sheet also notes that some genuine parts are kept in the car, and it is not stated which.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The sheet title is Imported Car Prime Corner. The sales points read: bought directly from a private owner, Yanase dealer car, Hutchinson beadlock wheels and Front Runner roof rack. The points to note read: ORC specification (bonnet, fenders, ladder, rear bumper step, window guard protection), some genuine parts kept in the car, non smoking car, and interior and exterior cleaning done. A further word reads most likely as polished, but this is not certain. The new car service book with warranty card is marked present.
The inspector's report reads as follows. Cabin scuffed and scratched. Headlining dirty or stained and steering wheel peeling. Seats scuffed and cracked. Left and right front fender lenses cracked. Oil seepage. Scratches and dents in various places. The sheet gives no comment on engine noise, gearbox operation, air conditioning performance, underbody or rust. Owner manuals and a spare key are not confirmed. The spare tyre position is drawn on the diagram as a dotted circle with no code marked.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The diagram shows A1 at the front, a small scratch around the front bumper area. The bonnet is marked with peeling paint, and the windscreen is marked with stone chips. On the right side the middle, around the right door, carries an A1 small scratch. The left rear quarter has an A1 small scratch. The right rear quarter has an A2, a scratch. The rear bumper area carries A1 for a small scratch plus a note that reads as paint cracked, though the letter before it is not certain. Positions of the side codes are approximate.
The diagram records no dents by code, but the inspector's general comment mentions dents in various places, so check the photographs and ask for more detail. The photographs show white paint with black protection parts on the bonnet and fenders. Overall this is a usable enthusiast condition vehicle with cosmetic wear and an oil seepage item, rather than a collector grade example.
Interior Condition
The interior is graded C. The inspector notes a scuffed and scratched cabin, a stained headlining, a peeling steering wheel and scuffed, cracked seats. The photographs show cracking and creasing on the black leather, particularly on the seat bolster, and a wood trim dash with some surface marks. The aftermarket touchscreen head unit sits in the centre stack, and the carpets and a door pocket net look tidy. Mileage on the dash reads 131001 km.
Japanese Auction Grades
Grade 4 is a good condition result on the Japanese scale, with modest wear. Interior grade C indicates visible wear inside, which matches the inspector's notes. Grades are an independent guide and not a mechanical guarantee.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class began life as a military and utility vehicle developed with Steyr-Daimler-Puch and launched in 1979. The W463 version arrived in 1990 with a more refined interior and the option of locking differentials. In Japan, Yanase was the long standing Mercedes-Benz dealer, so Yanase supplied cars are familiar to collectors. The M112 V6 G320 came in the late 1990s and was the entry point of the range, sitting below the V8 G500 and the AMG versions.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The G-Class has an unusually long production run and an unmistakable shape, and early W463 cars are now sought after as the last of the plain, analogue era. The short wheelbase body is the rarer and more compact choice, and Japanese dealer cars often have documented histories. Off road builds like this one appeal to a different buyer from a standard car, so demand depends on taste as well as condition. At 25 years or older, this car is also eligible for the USA, which widens its audience. We make no promise on future values.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
On the G-Class, start with rust: check the door bottoms, the wheel arches, the tailgate, the floor edges and the ladder frame. Check the condition of the driveline, including the propshaft joints, the axle seals, the differential lock operation if fitted, and the transfer case. The V6 M112 and the automatic gearbox are generally sound, but a service history and fluid condition matter, and leaks around the gaskets are worth inspecting.
For this car, the sheet records oil seepage, so ask where it comes from. The cracked front fender lenses are a cheap fix but worth pricing. The seat leather is cracked and the steering wheel is peeling, so budget for interior work. The off road modifications, including the beadlock wheels, the snorkel and the roof rack, should be checked for secure fitment, and the larger tyres affect gearing, speedometer accuracy and the road legality in some countries.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japanese cars are usually serviced to a schedule, driven on well kept roads and described honestly in the auction sheet system. A dealer supplied G-Class with a service book is a far better starting point than a car with an unknown history.
USA Import Information
This car is more than 25 years old, so it is eligible for import to the United States. Autoselecta can arrange shipment from Japan to the United States. Please contact us with your city or ZIP code before bidding so that a delivered quotation can be prepared. We can calculate the expected purchase, Japan costs, shipping, customs related costs and delivery requirements. We do not promise that there will be no additional charges.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before the sale but are still used vehicles. The auction sheet is an independent condition guide, not a mechanical warranty. A 1999 vehicle with 131,000 km may need servicing, maintenance or refurbishment after purchase. Please note the inspector's warnings: oil seepage, cracked front fender lenses, scuffed and cracked seats, a peeling steering wheel, a stained headlining, a scuffed and scratched cabin, peeling bonnet paint, windscreen stone chips, and scratches and dents in various places.
