One of Only 446 Mercedes-Benz 500 GE V8 AMGs Just Got Sold

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Mercedes-Benz has over 100 years of heritage; this, of course, also means that the German automaker has produced multiple iconic and legendary models, each coveted by specific fans of the brand.

When it comes to the brand’s ultimate icon, though, the G-Class is unmatched. Why? Out of all the Mercedes-Benz models, this has changed the least, keeping the same overall design and ingredients since it was first launched decades ago, while its popularity remains strong. Some of the older examples are increasing in value on the classic car market; one of the rarest models has just sold at auction.

One of Just 446

Back in the 90s, Mercedes-Benz and AMG were still two separate entities that only collaborated on higher-performance models. Apart from the run-of-the-mill sports cars and fast sedans, both companies were also working on the G-Class 500 GE V8 AMG, which was introduced in 1993 and only had a limited production run of 446 units. The 500 GE V8 AMG was the first G-Class actually to feature an AMG-tuned engine. The official power figure is listed at 237 hp.

One of these rare AMG G-Class cars just sold at auction on RM Sotheby’s for a high sum of $143,000. Apart from its rarity, this particular car has had an interesting life thus far; it was first bought by Saudi Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who had very specific requests from the factory. This car was chassis number 1669 and was completed on July 28, 1993; its first official registration was in February of 1994 when it was finally delivered to the Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia.

Beyond Rarity

Despite already being part of a limited production run, the first owner had his own special requests that made this G-Class even rarer. First is the paint, choosing the Avantgarde Green paint, which, according to the car’s official records, is listed as a special add-on. There were also some technical changes to the original specification; the Crown Prince opted for bigger fender flares and a wider track.

In 2025, the car was comprehensively reworked by Obsessive Car Workshop, a Jeddah-based workshop. Most of the work was concentrated on the brake fluid, a front axle oil leak, the climate control system, the fuel pump, and the differential.