VOTD: The History of the Unimog

A white Mercedes-Benz Unimog Overlander with large off-road tires climbs a muddy, rugged slope at a construction or mining site under a cloudy sky.

Feeling academic? Want to learn about the history of the Unimog? Here’s your chance.

Christophe Noel is a journalist from Prescott, Arizona. Born into a family of backcountry enthusiasts, Christophe grew up backpacking the mountains and deserts of the American West. An avid cyclist and bikepacker, he also has a passion for motorcycles, travel, food and overlanding.