Bespoke Six-Wheel Pickup Conversion
This individually built six-wheel pickup conversion began as a 1999 donor vehicle and was transformed into a custom luxury pickup by Kubay Design. This project combines iconic off-road proportions with an extended chassis, a custom rear cargo section, restored structural components, and a red leather cabin. It is intended for collectors and enthusiasts who value handcrafted construction and a specification outside normal series production.
Power comes from a 5.0-litre V8 pickup donor platform paired with an automatic transmission. The odometer indicates 93,205 miles, or approximately 150,000 kilometres. Bright white exterior paint is contrasted by red leather upholstery, while the cargo area features yacht-style wood decking. Current listing identifies title status as rebuilt or reconstructable and describes the vehicle as undamaged in its current condition.
This bespoke G-Wagon build is not represented as a factory-produced AMG 6×6. It is a custom conversion based on the classic W463 platform, featuring individual body construction, lifted suspension setup, custom axle arrangement, and its own registration history. Buyers should evaluate it as a modified vehicle and confirm all technical and legal requirements before purchase.
Restored Structure and Extended Chassis
Four-Door Body With a Custom Rear Section
The project uses a restored frame, body, and chassis assembly. New structural materials were introduced where required during reconstruction, and the platform was extended to accommodate the additional wheel position and pickup bed. The relationship between the passenger compartment, rear doors, axle locations, wheel openings, and cargo section was developed to preserve balanced proportions.
The rear body was fabricated specifically for this vehicle and follows the visual scale associated with famous six-wheel utility vehicles. It should not be considered an original manufacturer-supplied bed. Its mounts, panel dimensions, finish, and supporting structure are unique to this project, so replacement parts may require measurements or project records rather than a standard catalogue number.
The cargo area features yacht-inspired wood decking. This detail adds a refined surface to the functional rear section and creates a clear contrast with the white paintwork. Before intensive use, the buyer should ask about recommended maintenance, moisture protection, and refinishing procedures for the wood.
Fiberglass Exterior Additions
The exterior includes fiberglass fender flares, a fiberglass hood scoop, and a custom roof spoiler. These components give the vehicle a wider, more assertive profile while visually linking the front body, passenger cabin, and extended rear section into one balanced silhouette.
Because the bodywork is individually fabricated, standard replacement panels may not fit without adaptation. Dimensions, mounting points, paint preparation, and hardware must be checked before ordering parts. Related products can be viewed in the six-wheel conversion category and the broader 6×6 conversion collection.
Suspension and Axle Configuration
Lifted Suspension Without Portal Hubs
The chassis uses a raised suspension setup together with new wheels and off-road tyres. The lift supports the proportions of the extended body and increases visual ground clearance. This particular vehicle is specified without portal axles. It therefore does not share the hub-reduction system, track width, or under-axle clearance associated with a factory six-wheel model or a portal-hub conversion.
A specialist inspection should verify wheel alignment, steering geometry, driveshaft angles, suspension travel, tyre load ratings, braking performance, and fastener condition. These checks are especially important on any multi-axle vehicle that has undergone major structural modification.
Middle Axle Configuration
The current specification also states that the original factory middle drive axle is not installed. The appearance of three axles should therefore not be interpreted as confirmation of a complete factory drivetrain. Before purchase, request written clarification of the axle layout, differential arrangement, propeller shafts, braking system, and load-bearing design.
A custom conversion can be produced with different mechanical solutions depending on the donor vehicle, intended use, project budget, and local regulations. The exact configuration of this example should be assessed independently rather than compared only by exterior appearance.
V8 Engine and Automatic Transmission
Traditional Five-Litre Petrol Powertrain
The donor vehicle was first registered in 1999 and is equipped with a petrol engine and an automatic gearbox. This combination preserves the relaxed torque delivery and traditional driving character associated with the period. The indicated mileage is 93,205 miles, equivalent to approximately 150,000 kilometres.
Available information does not confirm current engine output, recent service intervals, fuel consumption, emissions classification, compression readings, or transmission overhaul history. These details should be supported by maintenance documents, diagnostics, fluid inspection, and an independent pre-purchase assessment.
A technical inspection should also cover the cooling system, transfer case, differentials, propeller shafts, steering components, brake lines, fuel lines, wiring, and all modified structural areas. This is normal due diligence for a restored and heavily customized vehicle.
White Exterior and Red Leather Cabin
Four-Seat Luxury Interior
The conversion retains four passenger doors and a full rear seating area. This layout provides easier access than a two-door utility build and makes the vehicle suitable for private collections, promotional use, touring, exhibitions, or bespoke leisure transport.
All four seats and selected interior panels are finished in red leather. The colour creates a strong contrast with the white body and emphasizes the handcrafted character of the project. The listing does not confirm heating, ventilation, massage functions, upgraded infotainment, audio specifications, or driver-assistance equipment, so these features should be checked separately.
Additional completed vehicles and interior projects are available in Our Projects. Related exterior, interior, and technical components can be found in the parts category.
Confirmed Vehicle Specification
- Original model: G500
- First registration: 1999
- Base platform: W463
- Engine: 5.0-litre V8 petrol
- Transmission: automatic
- Mileage: 93,205 miles / approximately 150,000 km
- Body type: custom four-door six-wheel pickup
- Exterior finish: white
- Interior: red leather
- Rear bed: yacht-style wood decking
- Exterior components: fiberglass flares, hood scoop, roof spoiler
- Suspension: lifted configuration
- Portal axles: not installed
- Original middle drive axle: not installed
- Title status stated in the listing: rebuilt / reconstructable
- Builder: Kubay Design
This summary is limited to information currently supplied for the vehicle. It does not replace an inspection report, registration certificate, customs declaration, homologation document, service history, or signed purchase agreement.
Generation and Parts Compatibility
Differences Between W463, W463A and W465
The donor belongs to the original W463 platform generation produced before the fully redesigned W463A introduced for the 2018 model cycle. The later platform uses a wider body, independent front suspension, revised electronics, different lighting, and a modern dual-screen dashboard. The W465 designation applies to the updated version introduced from 2024 onward.
The earlier generation can usually be identified by its narrower body, traditional dashboard, older front suspension design, separate analogue-era controls, and different headlight and bumper proportions. The newer versions have wider bodywork, integrated digital displays, revised bumpers, and substantially different electrical architecture.
Body panels, lighting, bumpers, wiring, dashboards, suspension parts, trim, mounting hardware, and electronic modules are not automatically interchangeable between generations. Even vehicles from the same platform family can differ by production year, facelift, engine, market, and factory option package.
VIN and Production-Date Verification
Before ordering replacement parts or commissioning a similar project, verify the full VIN, production date, original model designation, engine code, transmission code, axle specification, and current registration documents. The year shown on a registration certificate may differ from the production month or model year.
For this custom-built pickup, catalogue compatibility is only a starting point. Clear photographs, measurements, mounting locations, and available build records should be checked before components are manufactured or shipped. Contact Kubay Design with the VIN and detailed images when requesting technical support.
Documentation and Pre-Purchase Review
Records to Request Before Purchase
A serious buyer should request clear copies of the registration certificate, title documents, export papers, available restoration photographs, invoices for major work, and any records relating to the extended chassis. The file should identify the donor vehicle and show how the current specification corresponds with the identification number and ownership documents. Where available, photographs taken during fabrication can also help an independent engineer understand the supporting structure and mounting points.
The inspection should include a cold start, road test where legally possible, diagnostic scan, underbody examination, paint-depth review, fluid check, brake test, tyre-date verification, and close inspection of welds and corrosion protection. The operation of lighting, locks, windows, instruments, four-wheel-drive controls, and cabin equipment should also be confirmed. Shipping should be booked only after the buyer has accepted the condition report and the parties have agreed which accessories, documents, keys, and loose items are included.
Purchase and International Delivery
Buying the Completed Vehicle
The vehicle is offered as a completed bespoke build. Current price, availability, included equipment, export documents, spare parts, and handover conditions must be confirmed before payment. The final commercial offer may depend on the destination, transport method, documentation requirements, optional preparation, and any additional work requested by the buyer.
Ask whether the quotation includes inland transport, loading, export customs preparation, insurance, port handling, container service, or delivery to the final address. Import duty, taxes, homologation, inspection, registration, and any locally required modifications are determined by the destination country.
Commissioning a Similar Project
Kubay Design also accepts enquiries for individually specified pickup and six-wheel builds. A new project may differ in donor year, engine, suspension, axle layout, body material, interior, wheel package, paint, bed finish, and restoration level. The scope should be agreed in writing before production begins.
Project planning normally starts with the donor vehicle details, intended market, target use, preferred exterior design, mechanical configuration, cabin requirements, and delivery destination. Where road registration is essential, the customer should consult a qualified local engineer or homologation specialist before finalizing the specification.
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Shipping, Payment and Commercial Terms
Transport Planning
Vehicle delivery differs from standard parcel shipping. Depending on the route, transport may involve an enclosed carrier, open transporter, container loading, roll-on/roll-off service, customs brokerage, port handling, or several combined services. Availability depends on vehicle dimensions, collection point, destination, running condition, and carrier rules.
Review the Shipping Policy and request a written quotation showing the transport scope, insurance conditions, loading method, route, and required documents.
Payment and Return Conditions
Payment conditions for a completed vehicle or custom project may differ from standard online parts orders. Review the Payment Rules and confirm the invoice, deposit schedule, balance payment, currency, and bank details with the sales team.
Return rights, cancellation terms, custom-order exclusions, and acceptance procedures should be agreed before purchase. The general Refund Policy provides background information, while the signed vehicle or project agreement should define the controlling commercial terms.
Request Full Technical and Sales Details
For current pricing, detailed photographs, video inspection, available build records, shipping options, and technical clarification, contact the sales team through the Contact Us page. Include the destination country and intended registration market so the enquiry can be reviewed in the correct legal and logistics context.
This build combines classic boxy design, V8 power, a red leather cabin, yacht-style rear decking, raised suspension, and individually fabricated exterior components. Its appeal lies in the balance between recognizable heritage and a specification created outside ordinary production.
