Sometimes, to possess the unicorn your heart is longing for, you must turn to the vehicle importation process. Purchasing a vehicle sight unseen and passing your judgment solely based on photographs can require a leap of faith. But, the reward can also be great. Imported vehicles have the potential to be in better condition with lower mileage and are guaranteed to be head-turning conversation starters.
A former German army ambulance, this 1990 Unimog 1300l was purchased in 2018 and imported into Canada. The owner has documented the transformation at earthx4x4.com, where you can find plenty of information about the build process.
From the Seller:
“Unlike many expedition campers, ours will not feature electronics or many gadgets. It’s back to the basics, simplicity, and a focus on real necessities.”
1990 Unimog 1300L
An incredibly capable utility vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz Unimog is used for military and agricultural purposes, as snow plows, firefighting machines, and Dakar Rally racers. Originally developed in post-war Germany, the Unimog was designed with farmers in mind, sporting equal-sized wheels so owners could drive them on the highway and achieve higher speeds than your average farm tractor.
Unimogs are also used as overland and expedition vehicles and are undoubtedly eye-catching in a rugged, this-vehicle-means-serious-business kind of way. This truck includes an OM 366A turbo engine with a sound-deadening engine blanket and soundproofing cab trim kit. No earplugs are required.
Distinguishing Features
This build includes a drop-down dinette table, a 24-volt Pure Sine Wave inverter, LED tube lights, gooseneck work light, and cabin fan.
Additional distinguishing features include:
- Five Mitas MPT20 365/80R20 tires with 27,200 kilometers
- ISRI air suspension seats with headrests
- Propex heater, 24-volt
- Freshwater tank (220-liter capacity) with separate fills, control valves, and clean-outs
- Two Lifeline Deep Cycle 12-volt batteries on a sliding battery tray
This 1990 Unimog 1300L is listed for $99,000 CAD and is currently located in Kaslo, British Columbia. Check out the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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