Every year, Capo’s teaser posters are a riddle. But not this time. In 2025, they’re boldly revealing it up front: the legendary first-generation G-Wagon.
In the 46 years since the birth of the G-Class, only one model has earned the title of the “original G”—the W460 series. A true origin point in the history of modern off-road vehicles.
Originally designed for military use, the G-Class served in the British Royal Air Force and other military forces around the world. In 1979, during the shifting tides of the Cold War, Daimler officially launched the W460 for civilian markets. Its unique pentagon-shaped headlight covers became a defining mark of the first-gen G.
Though the G-Class has undergone numerous evolutions over nearly half a century, its rugged silhouette has endured—making it a living fossil of automotive design.
Capo’s New Machine: What We Know So Far
Back to Capo. From the early information we’ve gathered, they’ve chosen to recreate the original G, likely aiming to capture both classic sentiment and mechanical modding potential.
Looking back at the Capo Wrangler and Samurai, the brand’s “F***ing Capo Design” slogan has always promised aggressive and bold engineering. But this time, the donor car is void of sporty elements—marking what seems like a new, more mature chapter for the 13-year-old brand.
Capo appears to be pivoting away from the endless plastic-RC crawling wars and instead embracing true-to-life mechanical detail and scale realism. A narrow-tire, stock-bumper, steel-wheel build? For veteran off-roaders like us—that’s worth getting excited about.
Out of the box, it’s a bare-bones model. Whether you lean toward a retro restoration or a modern reinterpretation is entirely up to you.
Die-Casting Meets Innovation: An RC Industry First
This 1/8-scale body shell is pressure die-cast in aluminum alloy—a process commonly used in new energy vehicle manufacturing, but unprecedented in the RC or die-cast model world.
Aluminum brings the best of both worlds: a fully metal build that satisfies the cravings of die-cast enthusiasts, with lightweight performance that enhances mobility. Compared to the heavier zinc alloy (often 2.5x the weight), aluminum makes detailing and modification significantly easier.
Of course, the tooling cost is several times higher than zinc, making every Capo metal model a collectible worth keeping.
What’s Under the Hood
Besides the usual hyper-detailed engine bay, working gearbox, transfer case, and suspension system, Capo also brings back the tempered glass windows from the CUB3 project.
Yes, functional roll-down windows—something you could probably fiddle with for hours at home.
The hood and all five doors are functional, and the full-scale cabin means modders can go wild with interior customization and detailed figures.
Back to the Roots: Solid Axle 4WD
The W460-era G-Wagon featured solid axle four-wheel drive—a defining trait of serious off-road machines.
Today’s G-Class has moved toward independent front suspension and luxury SUV territory, burying its rugged roots under layers of refinement.
But Capo is resurrecting the real deal. The solid-axle G is back.
And in the RC world, we get to relive the legend—whether it’s a Dream Car you never got to drive, or a love letter to the off-road culture that inspired you.
Preorders Open December 22
Capo’s new model will open for preorder on December 22.
RCFans will be bringing you first-hand coverage and a full technical breakdown as soon as it drops.
Stay tuned.
