A Unimog U1300 produced in 1977 that belonged to Arnold Schwarzenegger is promoting on the Barrett-Jackson public sale on January 20-28, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Photograph: Barrett-Jackson
American actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger is understood to have a ardour for highly effective off-roaders with excessive off-road capabilities, proudly owning quite a few Mercedes G-Class and Hummer fashions. It’s much less identified that Arnold Schwarzenegger additionally owned a 1977 Unimog U1300. Schwarzenegger restored it in 2012 at German specialist Merex Mertec in Gaggenau, Germany, the place he tailored it to his necessities. However after solely two years, Schwarzenegger offered the silver off-roader.
In 2016, the possession modified once more, and now it’s again on the market at a Barrett-Jackson public sale, which can happen on January 20-28 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Barrrett-Jackson Public sale Home pronounces that the automobile is offered with a full file folder with photos, documentation, and certification. Additionally, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s signature seems on the middle console.
Luxurious like a premium SUV
In contrast to different Unimog fashions, the instance that Schwarzenegger owned could be very luxurious, having black leather-based upholstery, a Blaupunkt audio system, and a reversing digital camera. The mannequin is painted silver and is in excellent situation.
On the surface, you’ll be able to see the outstanding bull bar, the winch beneath the entrance bumper, and the extra Hella headlights. The flatbed is stiffened with a stable black roll bar and has a bench seat for thrill seekers. The automobile runs on inch wheels with 445/65 tires and has air suspension on all wheels.
Particular engine for Schwarzenegger
Underneath the hood is a 6.4-liter inline 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine mated to a 5-speed guide transmission that develops 320 PS.
Apparently, Schwarzenegger’s automobile was modified within the 2012 restoration as a result of the unique U1300 (Unimog 425) had a 5.675-liter inline 6-cylinder engine that developed solely 125 PS. The engine was mated to a 4-speed guide gearbox that moreover featured a 2-speed planetary gearbox, leading to 8 gears in complete.
There was additionally an extended Unimog 435 model (U1300L) which had an extended wheelbase of three,850 mm in comparison with 3,250 mm.
In keeping with the Barrett-Jackson public sale home, Schwarzenegger’s Unimog has solely 2700 miles on board (equal to 4300 km).
