[Auto] 1987 Mercedes Unimog Camper Is Our Bring a Trailer Pick of the Day

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This old Unimog combines off-road capability with off-grid living.This Mercedes Unimog camper conversion is the work of two professional engineers.

The custom rig even underwent a five-month shakedown test in the Arctic.

Bidding closes on Monday, May 8.

Engineered as a farming tool to help rebuild Germany after World War II, the Unimog has spent more than 75 years crawling inexorably across the most punishing terrain on the planet. The Unimog is neither quick nor light on its feet, but in terms of off-road capability, this big rig makes the G-class seem like an S-class. But what does a Unimog driver do when they finally traverse the toughest terrain? Well, if you're in this 1987 Mercedes-Benz U1300L that's up for auction on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is a part of the Hearst Autos group), you simply relax since you already have the comforts of home with you.Credit a state-of-the-art camping setup that's as pleasing to look at as it is well-designed. Those looking to avoid the grid will appreciate this truck's solar panels, water-filtration system, and plentiful interior storage space.

 

Beyond the appeal of its Tonka-truck-like looks, this Unimog stands out for its quality craftsmanship. A pair of married aerospace engineers built this rig as a personal vehicle, adding thoughtful touches to the living area, as well as giving the Unimog's mechanicals comprehensive sorting. The couple even drove this truck through the Arctic for five months in 2019, so it's been thoroughly vetted.

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