Mercedes-Benz and of Off-White Virgil Abloh have unveiled Project Geländewagen, a one-off art piece of sorts based on the G-Class. Starting from the outside, the paintwork was partially sanded by hand to create a sense of timeless simplicity. while the welds are key design motifs and the indicators, outside mirrors as well as the bumper bar have all been removed, To give it a more aggressive stance, the has also been widened and lowered.
Inside, everything was stripped back, keeping the safety frame as the central motif. The dashboard has been replaced with a minimalist version, complete with an analogue speedometer and fuel gauges, reminiscent of what you would find in a classic car. This vintage look contrasts with the F1-inspired steering wheel and seats. Many of the safety features and key racing elements, like the safety frame or the five point racing harness, are accented in baby blue and bright red tones.
- Build the classic 1962 camper van packed with authentic features!
- Includes “V” shaped color split, “splittie” safari windshield, pop-up roof, textile curtains, “boxer” engine, wing mirrors and folding furniture
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- 【Hidden Wire Design】Smart cable routing keeps wires neatly concealed inside the model, reducing visual clutter and helping preserve the clean silhouette that makes the Volkswagen T1 Camper Van look elegant, polished, and more visually pleasing from every angle.（NO LEGO）
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My ultimate goal in this project with Mercedes-Benz is inspiring young artists, engineers, designers to question the status quo, in addition to experimenting with my own design abilities. For me it’s all about providing opportunities for those coming after me and giving this next generation a foundation for success, both here with Mercedes-Benz and through my own Virgil Abloh ‘Post-Modern’ Scholarship Fund,'” said Virgil Abloh.
