• Year of manufacture 
    1972
  • Mileage 
    102 542 km / 63 717 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    47642045
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    Germany
  • Exterior colour 
    Green
  • Gearbox 
    Manual

Description

This classic car is for sale on Catawiki. To have more information or to place a bid click on the "BID NOW" button. .We brought this magnificent workhorse to Germany to prepare it for our use. But unfortunately, due to extra work, this will not be possible in the next two years. For this reason, we came to the decision to bring it back to the market.

Our vehicle was first registered in December 1972 and spent its life to date on an estate in the south of Spain. The climate there is extremely favourable for such a vehicle, because it is extremely dry all year round and this wonderful car has never seen snow and salt.
For this reason, the car is remarkably original. There have been no restorations and no welding work on the frame and underbody. Over 6,000 euros have been invested in the last few years. The major works were a new clutch, the brakes were overhauled and the 6.00x16 tyres were renewed.

The 88 offers an incomparable driving experience and, thanks to the 2.25 litre 4-cylinder diesel and the low curb weight, is very good on the road. It offers selectable four-wheel drive with locks, as well as hand throttle control for smooth driving off-road or with a trailer. A trailer hitch is present and has obviously not been used often.

With open roof and seating for up to 7 people, a relaxing trip to the local area is sure to be a lasting family or friends' experience. The windscreen can also be folded forwards and you could mount the spare wheel on the bonnet. A short rain shower would not be a problem with the roof open. After all, the vehicle was designed for agriculture and the military at the time, which is why the mechanics and electronics are very insensitive.

Welding work needs to be carried out in some places. Attention! The body is made of aluminium. Otherwise, the engine runs quietly and smoothly, the gearbox shifts well and does not cause any problems.

Secure this authentic piece of jewellery now. This is a car that wears its signs of use with pride as a witness to a time when it was still allowed to work. Everything on the vehicle is functional and durable, good and uncomplicated to maintain.

The roof for the tropics and the upper parts of the doors incl. the upper part of the tailgate are simply plugged. The roof is a so-called tropical roof and can be ventilated while driving. In addition, the flaps under the two-part windscreen can be opened. This way you have a kind of "air conditioning" even with the mounted roof.