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Better than a Subaru? We built an off-road 1982 Mercedes 300D wagon. | Driveway Finds

Source: Hagerty · 26/05/2026

Brito has had a handful of Mercedes W123s over the years, but he's never found a wagon he could afford until now. He doesn't just want a stock 300D, however. He wants a safari spec one. So, the recipe is simple; a two inch lift, a new roof rack, and a big bumper complete with a winch. Will it survive the trail after its upgrades, or will they be left stranded in the mountains? Who knows, but at least they'll do it in…

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