That is the brand new Arcade Sojourn, the primary product from a British and Austrian three way partnership seeking to get into the profitable restomod group. Based in 2023 by Rishav Kanoria and Felix Timmer, Arcade Vehicles has chosen a bulletproof traditional for its first enterprise, the unique Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. The Sojourn is predicated on the GE 230, maybe probably the most recognisable and fascinating of all of the ‘G’s, constructed barely unchanged (a minimum of visually) from 1979 to 2001.
The Arcade Sojourn is predicated on the Mercedes GE 230
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Over time, Mercedes has made the Geländewagen increasingly more upmarket, ultimately culminating in at the moment’s lavish Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Expertise. Arcade Vehicles is unquestionably wanting again to the mannequin’s early years, and the straight-edged styling that belied the off-roader’s army origins and in addition imbued it with its cult longevity.
The Sojourn’s inside is lovingly retrimmed
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The Sojourn ticks all of the restomod containers, with limitless inside trim upgrades that’ll banish any ideas of utilitarian hardship, in addition to a alternative between uprated petrol engines or full electrification. The Arcade Sojourn is predicated on the long-wheel-base model, and gives the selection between six or eight seats, with a detachable soft-top stretched over a body throughout the rear. The eight-seat choice is successfully two lengthy benches, whereas six-seater vehicles have a extra standard set-up.
The Arcade Sojourn could be configured with two rear bench seats to seat eight
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All this sounds fairly tough and prepared, however the creature comforts are ramped up with the addition of latest infotainment programs and prime quality supplies on all of the seats and contact factors. The brand new firm is predicated in London with workshops in Austria and has been cautious to determine relationships with key gamers within the G-Class world. The donor vehicles are sourced from former Swiss Military inventory, earlier than being taken aside and thoroughly restored and upgraded.
The Sojourn’s reupholstered and re-trimmed dashboard
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One key accomplice is Everrati, the UK-based electrification specialists who’re making a devoted EV powertrain for the Sojourn. Different upgrades embody Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto, together with Xenon or LED headlamps, entrance and rear grilles and particular off-road tyres.
The Sojourn’s infotainment system could be totally upgraded
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‘By scouring the marketplace for the very best distributors to supply legacy autos, vetting knowledgeable restorers in Germany and Austria, each nations with deep ties to Mercedes Benz and particularly the G-Class, we enable our clients to personal certainly one of these legendary autos with out the challenges related to proudly owning traditional vehicles,’ says CEO Kanoria.
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Sojourn, by Arcade Vehicles, from $130,000, ArcadeCars.com, @ArcadeCars
The Arcade Sojourn has a detachable canvas roof
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