Expedition UNIMOG for Sale
The time has come to sell the UNIMOG. Since we are now relocating permanently out of country we really won’t be able to enjoy the beast to its full potential!
The Unimog is based on a 1974 model 416 that was converted into a single cab Expedition camper in Germany. We purchased it from a German couple who used it to drive from Germany – South Africa – South America – Alaska, over the period of nine years. This truck was used and lived in every day for 9 years across half of the world. This is a genuine expedition vehicle, built and tested in the toughest terrains. It has been in the deserts of Africa, the Amazon, the salt flats of Bolivia, the tundra of the Arctic Circle and everywhere in between. Now it’s sitting in storage sadly, but that’s a different story…
We didn’t hesitate at the chance to purchase this vehicle for many reasons, some of which you may be thinking as well. Personal safety is paramount when you are wanting to travel in harsh climates and unstable politics. With this Unimog you can sleep soundly at night, knowing that the camper is secure, all windows are above eye level, and there is access to the drivers’ cabin in case of an emergency. The cabin itself makes excellent use of a small space, the bed is the dining room, the entrance is also the shower. There is even enough headroom for tall people to stand without grazing the ceiling!
When it comes time to ship the Unimog over land or sea, you can also feel safe knowing that the camper can be completely sealed from the outside; there are metal panels that cover every window. All access to storage from the outside can be locked from inside the cabin with steel rods. This means during shipping the only access the shippper has is to the Cab, they cannot access, see, or touch anything in the camper or storage areas!
Behind the wheel, the Unimog may lack the creature comforts of a modern RV but it makes up for it in mobility and reliability. With the portal axles, locking diffs and 8 speed transfer case, there is little that will stand in your way. During their 9 year trek, the previous owners experienced only a few technical issues, one being a broken coil spring (from trying to keep up with their military escort crossing the desert in Africa) and a clogged radiator. No flat tires, no blowouts, no engine failure. Maintenance is key to keeping a Unimog alive, the previous owners were meticulous with that. The oil was changed every 5000km, the differential and transfer case got fresh fluid every 10000km.
Although we’d love to keep it for occasional runs up the back-country in Canada, we are relocating permanently and it wouldn’t do this vehicle justice to be sitting in our shop for 90% of the time; this thing needs to be enjoyed!
We are asking $35,900 CDN for the truck, that includes all the tools, spare parts, documentation, even a new generator set! I will be attaching more documentation and information as time permits, and feel free to contact us (mike AT newworldoverland.ca) with any questions.
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