2017 Mercedes-AMG G65 6x6 on Bring a Trailer
Key takeaways
- This modified G-class was caught up in the invasion of Ukraine but eventually made it to the United States.
- Bring a Trailer Here's the only G-Wagen to combine a twin-turbocharged V-12 and 6x6-wheel drive.It's a custom build from Ukraine-based Jeep Monsters, which specializes in these wild creations.
- I didn't even know Mercedes ever made a G65 6x6,” you're correct.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
This modified G-class was caught up in the invasion of Ukraine but eventually made it to the United States.
Bring a Trailer Here's the only G-Wagen to combine a twin-turbocharged V-12 and 6x6-wheel drive.It's a custom build from Ukraine-based Jeep Monsters, which specializes in these wild creations. The build was interrupted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but it's now complete, and this G is safely Stateside.
If you're thinking, “Hang on. I didn't even know Mercedes ever made a G65 6x6,” you're correct. This outrageous monster is a custom build, and it's just turned up on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos). It's claimed to be the only one of its kind in the world, and it was only partially completed when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.