By Kamil Kaluski
In the perfect world I would have a huge condo in a big city, a house on a beach, and another house in the mountains. That mountain house would be close to lakes for the summer, and ski resorts for winter fun. Naturally each house would have its own fleet: the city would have the Tucker, the winter house would have this Unimog, and something for the beach house. I’ve been told that Unimogs are essentially tractors and I that they drive like them, too. Don’t matter to me, I think they’re super awesome and I have an unexplainable lust for them. It’s not often that one comes up for sale in the United States, so when it does ya gotta act on it. Since I’m a bit short of the $109,500 asking price, I am acting on it by writing this here post. 
From the ad:
2003 Unimog U500 154 Inch WB
Located in Truckee, CA. I bought the ‘Mog for a ranch truck and maybe (someday) base for an Expedition rig. We cleaned it up, repaired and clean up a lot of little items, and then found a Schmidt snow blower for the “Ranch” driveway. However, before I ever used it for any work, I sold the “Ranch” and now it is stored indoors in Truckee waiting for some one to love it. We love taking it to coffee, icecream, and cruising Tahoe… but it needs a home that is going to use it.
It is registered in CA. Since it is a 26k GVWR model, it is one of the rare examples in the US that do not need a commercial license to drive it. [Edit: need an asking price, so I copied this from a later post: “It is listed for $109,500 w/o the plow, $132,500 with.”] #Update# Please PM for price and more info. I’d really prefer not to separate. Serious inquiries only please.
- Unimog U500 model 405.230
- 26K GVWR with 33K GVWR frame cross brace
- 3 way tipper bed (with newly rebuilt hydraulic ram)
- 16 speed
- 14,068 Miles
Pictures: https://plus.google.com/photos/11534…P2Rkd2azLecsAE
Options:
- A30- Central tire inflation
- F43- Webasto engine pre-heater
- B42- Trailer brake controller
- S02- Driver and passenger air ride seats
- C50- Vario Pilot (dual mode-left/right hand steering)
- A52- Locking front and rear differentials
- M03- Increased engine output power 280 hp 800ft. lbs.
- G21- Gearbox with working gear and crawler gear range
- H08 pkg.- Hyd. double pump system F47- Raised headlights for front mounted implements
- C47- Radiator protection
- D12- Implement mounting plate.
Misc Details:
- Includes Unimog special tool set- comes with every specialty tool needed-sockets, pullers, seal installers etc.
- Custom 5th. wheel hitch and mounting plate. Designed for use with bed removed.
- Custom rear tow hitch
- Schmidt FS105 snow blower
- Custom matte white/German flag vinyl wrap
- New set of 4 tire chains
- New LED clearance and tail lights
- All oils in snow blower changed. Fully serviced and ready to plow a freeway
- Winter package including Webasto engine heater, heated windshield and heated mirrors. Preheats cab and motor based upon an internal timer.
- Brand new windshield installed
- Two spare tires included
The seller seems to have the perfect mountain house, too. The seller seems to have a nice collection of cars, too. The seller seems to have a sweet daily driver, too, I know because I am reviewing an R8 right now and it’s pretty perfect. Ok, fantasy over, back to work. [Source: Expedition Portal]
Jeff Glucker