The History of the G-Wagon Pt. 1/4

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  • @mr.benz
    @mr.benz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Just discovered these videos, really enjoyed watching! Thanks for telling us the story of the iconic G ❤👏🏼

  • @dingaling2007
    @dingaling2007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Probably the best and accurate and complete history of the G made on TH-cam. From new enthusiasts and without BS. Looking forwards to the next.

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Sir! That means a lot.

  • @madrettorfotrop6016
    @madrettorfotrop6016 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Huge G- fan here (while driving a BMW...).
    This video is a joy to watch. Good content, nice footage and amusing presentation. Well done and looking forward to the next episode!

    • @nhilistickomrad4259
      @nhilistickomrad4259 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They forget by 80s like 82-83 the whole vehicle was sold to Bajaj tempo a Daimler subsidiary in india. And whole manufacturing and assembly done in india in 80s.
      Now the same company renamed to force motors sells the very same car with heavily modified om616 engine bs6.2 or euro 6 + compliant state producing 140 ps and obviously with a 1.5ton air conditioner 5 doors and front and rear diff locks.

  • @firstdaddy
    @firstdaddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great job guys! This history story about the G is a great idea. Looking forward to the rest of the series. 👍

  • @christophluetz4187
    @christophluetz4187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Those bloopers 😊 keeping it real. Loved all the old footage you found!

  • @teddybear2123
    @teddybear2123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the most stylish modern SUV with timelss design. Dont see them often on the US roads.
    Thank you for posting guys!

  • @eyeswideopen7450
    @eyeswideopen7450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wonderful video. I really enjoyed the backround knowledge to the G Wagon!

  • @henrygreen19
    @henrygreen19 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The best vehicle presentation I have ever watched !! Most enjoyable. Go well and enjoy the G-Wagon.
    PS PS PS !!! I am not able to find episodes 3 and 4 of this series on YT - any solution ?

  • @eyeswideopen7450
    @eyeswideopen7450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    12:06 actually the Bundeswehr had trials for a new vehicle in the late 70s. They agreed to purchase a new vehicle the VW Iltis, that replaced the DKW Munga. When the VW Iltis was dismissed the time of the G Wagon in the Bundeswehr began.....

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for adding this. When we eventually to a 2.0 version we‘ll keep this in mind. Or maybe a separate video series on the vehicles of the Bundeswehr!?

  • @fendtclaas8689
    @fendtclaas8689 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow nice video, always to hear the history of my favorite vehicle!

  • @bsh8063
    @bsh8063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Friends- One clarification. The Shah of Iran had purchased 4x4s from USSR but they would tend to overheat. He approached Daimler as he wanted a military 4X4 and not so much as a personal vehicle to go hunting. The Shah did use his Range Rovers for hunting trips and skiing at his chalet in Switzerland. Thanks.

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He seems like a Range Rover kind of guy so that would make sense. We read of other motives as well though. Thanks for throwing in your 2Cents. We will keep that in mind for when we shoot a 2.0 version.

  • @damoneblackman1702
    @damoneblackman1702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome job and thanks for the hard work in bringing the story together. I'll own one like Thor one day. Watching you guys keeps me motivated

  • @wurlabyscott
    @wurlabyscott 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very interesting, great delivery.

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Man! That means a lot.

  • @landhopper4296
    @landhopper4296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Gunther Holtorf has published a photographic account of Otto’s journey in his book, Otto. It’s in German but not hard to follow. I’m not Herr Holtorf’s publicist but it is a great book and it helped me through lockdown! There are also a few videos of Otto on TH-cam.

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that sounds like a great coffee table book. I will keep a lookout for it. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

  • @bd321
    @bd321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You put in allot of research in this. Very nice piece of automotive history. Looking forward to the next episodes

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bas! Yes this was a lot of work to put together, but it was fun too. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @andypaquin3294
    @andypaquin3294 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent documentary

  • @albertdesalvo7273
    @albertdesalvo7273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Looking forward to part 2.

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Albert. We're working on it!

  • @Kasi01
    @Kasi01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really great production on this, keep it up!

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks you! The feedback thus far has been very positive. We are working on Part 2!

  • @bonnieboyz
    @bonnieboyz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Very interesting history!

  • @colterino
    @colterino ปีที่แล้ว

    Super. My son bought a '96 G 350...Fab...Thanks

  • @berniereyes1956
    @berniereyes1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YOU GUYS ROCK 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
    ¡¡Ha, ha, ha… I got both the tattoo and the Gwagen 😂😂😂!!!
    I love this segment…You hit it out of the park with this video. And…translated in Spanish: “Botaron la pelota 🥎!!!
    NICE TRIBUTE TO THE HISTORY OF THE GELÄNDEWAGEN👍🏼

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😄 you must be a retired Airline pilot then.

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bernie! Appreciate your support.

    • @berniereyes1956
      @berniereyes1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ¡Soon-to-be RETIRED🥸!
      And I am actually looking to get an ALTIMETER for my G, to gauge elevation while meandering the mountains ⛰ of DR🇩🇴
      Pico Duarte is the highest peak on the island and in all the Caribbean (3.098m/ 10,164’ above sea level). And we are about 39.5km/24.5miles from the peak, on the fringes of the mountain. All I can say is bring some good down quilts and sleeping bags…‘cause it’s as cold as a witches tits up there 😳😱🥶!!!

  • @Deebo1812
    @Deebo1812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Lifelong G fan and I learnt some stuff! Thanks.

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

  • @chawenhalo0089
    @chawenhalo0089 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work. Very comprehensive history. Thank you.

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Feel free to share it with a friend. We could use some more views.

  • @texasrobinluo
    @texasrobinluo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    he first generation G-Wagon was named W460 because it was the 460th internal project number assigned by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz uses a system of internal project numbers to track its vehicles during development. The project number is typically assigned when the vehicle is first proposed, and it is used to track the vehicle's progress through the development process.
    The W460 project was started in the early 1970s, and the first production vehicles were built in 1979. The W460 was a joint project between Mercedes-Benz and Austrian engineering firm Steyr-Daimler-Puch. Steyr-Daimler-Puch had a lot of experience building off-road vehicles, and they were responsible for the design and development of the W460's chassis and drivetrain.

  • @AA-vr8ez
    @AA-vr8ez 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waiting for the next parts!!

  • @cacilielutz4064
    @cacilielutz4064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job

  • @nickkendrick1011
    @nickkendrick1011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just discovered this channel two day’s ago and will take possession of a 250gd wolf soon. Love the channel and am learning a lot. Keep it up

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome Nick! Please send us some pictures when you do!

    • @caleb2242
      @caleb2242 ปีที่แล้ว

      From the TH-cam company that converts the military wolfs ?

    • @danielburke9638
      @danielburke9638 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @nickkendrick1011 ...is it restored or a project? I can't find much info on 250 wolf. I see a lot on 230, 280, 300

  • @hamadlari6029
    @hamadlari6029 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why did you guys stop? You got us hooked 🪝

  • @michaelbecker6024
    @michaelbecker6024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ihr seid echt stark!

  • @davebuggle3423
    @davebuggle3423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video! Well done....

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Dave! Glad to hear it.

  • @GinatheGWagon
    @GinatheGWagon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please make 3 and 4!!

  • @kazstrankowski8721
    @kazstrankowski8721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome doco!

  • @DriftaholiC
    @DriftaholiC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work!

  • @bradday3251
    @bradday3251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video nice info

  • @frankmarullo228
    @frankmarullo228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember when you started . I have been subscribed for a long time . what did you guys do with your BBQ set up ? Thank you Frank from montana...

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We sold it last year. See our video for more info: th-cam.com/video/YredJK4bWZU/w-d-xo.html

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate you Frank!

  • @eyeswideopen7450
    @eyeswideopen7450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    13:26 Actually Gunther was not a pilot. If I remember correctly he was working in managment of a airline. Does not make his story less impressive....

  • @ugofrench524
    @ugofrench524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice prononciation for VLTT ;)

  • @nirfz
    @nirfz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As this is somewhat dear to my heart i have to "correct" something: the city of Steyr had nothing to do with the G or the Manufacturing of it. The city of Steyr is the namesake of one of the oldest (still active) Weapons manufacturer in europe, and this company at some point merged with Puch (in Graz) and Austro Daimler to form "Steyr-Daimler-Puch". Austro Daimler and Puch were the main vehicle specialists. (A somewhat famous guy called Ferdinand Porsche worked for Austro Daimler before WW1 ;-) ) The Offroad vehicle specialty part was in Graz. Both the Haflinger and the Pinzgauer were develloped and built by in Graz. And the testtrack on the Schöckl was already in use for those vehicles. It wasn't extra built for the G. The testament (and goal) to how good the G was offroad, was that it could master this track. As no "car" could go there. (little sidenote for the newest model: it was tested there too. The goal was that after 2000km on this track nothing must fail or be loose in any kind, or must there be any ratteling inside the cabin. They weren't going slow either. So this is quite the test to achieve!)

  • @caleb2242
    @caleb2242 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2002 starts everytime. (Knocks on wood)

  • @bikerman6907
    @bikerman6907 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A Gelandewagen with wheels over 18 inches are...🤔😏 Cheers from me in Norway with my ultra low mileage 2006 G55 AMG with 305/60/18 wheels😃

  • @berniereyes1956
    @berniereyes1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🌿Hey you guys,
    I’m sorry for all the calamity going on in your country, in all of Western Europe…and to ALL OUR GLOBAL FAMILY!
    I hope that all those families 🇩🇪🇳🇱🇦🇹🇧🇪who have lost so much find peace and comfort, in a gentle and brighter tomorrow 🙏🏽

    • @jonasfreitag
      @jonasfreitag  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Bernie! Thankfully our families and friends have not been directly impacted but thousands of families have lost everything.

  • @adolfadolfovich7297
    @adolfadolfovich7297 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    M-B Geländewagen 🇩🇪💪💪👍👆🎥👍

  • @ComeJesusChrist
    @ComeJesusChrist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What happened to this channel? Is it completely gone? I hope that you are all okay.

  • @bahmanazizi6397
    @bahmanazizi6397 ปีที่แล้ว

    He was looking for military vehicles not just for hunting only so you better don’t saying anything bad about our worst of bad dictator 😂😂😂