Commenters recount the G's origin story: conceived with input from the Shah of Iran, built by Puch in Austria, and developed as a military/utility vehicle. Some note the German army context and that these served as standard 'Jeeps' in armies such as Norway's, reinforcing the truck's no-nonsense provenance.
Origins: Shah of Iran, Puch/Austria, and military roots
Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen (W460) · history