Have you ever imagined a classic Mercedes-Benz G-Class as a canvas for a pop art master? Mansory x Alec Monopoly have combined their curiosities to create 10 unique G-Class convertibles - AL3C MONO907Y, which appeal not only to car enthusiasts, but also to lovers of contemporary art. But this is just the beginning…
Mansory, a German specialist in the transformation of the most powerful luxury vehicles, is known for its bold body kits, abundant carbon elements and colorful interiors. Their latest creation, called AL3C MONO907Y, surpasses all previous limits of extravagance. In collaboration with pop artist Alec Monopoly, ten completely hand-painted G-Classes were created, each of them a true “one-off” specimen – Mansory x Alec Monopoly. Monopoly scenes of the central character of the little rich man from the old board game Monopoly, through color explosions of vibrant shades – turquoise, pink, yellow, blue, green and red – are arranged on the side panels, the rear doors and even the spare wheel carrier, which combines the characters of Scrooge McDuck and Richie Rich.
Custom design – AL3C MONO907Y
The exterior of each of the ten vehicles is based on a Mansory transformation Hope, which itself includes a “coach-style” rear door and a landaulet-style convertible roof. In the AL3C MONO907Y model, these elements are further emphasized with an extravagant body kit, flared fenders and special wheels, all coordinated with vibrant artistic motifs. The result is a wild yet harmonious combination of brutal off-road design and refined artistic aesthetics.
The heart of the vehicle – brutal technique –AL3C MONO907Y
Under the carbon hood smolders a reprogrammed Mercedes-Benz 4.0-liter (4,000 cc) biturbo V8, which now develops 820 horsepower (820 hp) and 848 lb-ft of torque (≈ 1 150 Nm). This means a jump from the base 585 hp and 627 lb-ft (≈ 850 Nm) to the level of a hyper-SUV, accelerating from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.9 seconds and reaches terminal velocity 250 km/h (155 mph). While these numbers pale a bit in comparison to true supercars, in the world of G-Classes, that's almost a surplus.
Cabin as gallery and art
Interior AL3C MONO907Y is a real interactive art installation. The most prestigious buyers can choose the type and color of leather, the stitching pattern and the accessories, but all examples are decorated with Monopoly characters and symbols of money deals. Hand-painted details can be found on the door panels, dashboard handles and even on the headliner. Anyone who has ever bought a G-Class with the intention of customizing it themselves will now see that the ideas of Mansory and Monopoly – especially the latter – have far exceeded all expectations.
Uniqueness and heritage
Each of the ten examples is marked “One of One” and carries a serial number, meaning that such a vehicle will never be reproduced again. Mansory’s philosophy of extensive G-Class transformations dates back over a decade – from the Ford GT, the BMW M5 to most G-Class variants – and in this project it combines its most extravagant achievements with a world-famous pop artist who is a true legend in his field.
Conclusion – Mansory x Alec Monopoly
Project Mansory AL3C MONO907Y in collaboration with Alec Monopoly proves that the line between a luxury SUV and a gallery piece of art can be extremely thin – if you have enough money to bridge it, of course. The future of motoring, especially in the segment of daring conversions, is likely to be even more colorful and artistically inspired. Although the price remains a secret (“upon request”), there is no doubt that it is deep in the seven figures (a million euros/dollars and more), which is of course completely unimaginable for many buyers, but from the point of view of collectors of unique exhibits, it is completely justifiable.
On the one hand, we have sophisticated mechanics that will delight anyone looking for a truly powerful SUV, and on the other, a hand-painted work of art on four wheels. If the racetracks stretch beyond the museum hall, then Mansory and Alec Monopoly are setting a new milestone in the world of automotive “art cars”. This is a vehicle that will definitely go down in history as an exclusive automotive project – whether for speed or aesthetic value. We expect that any auction or sale of this rare G-Class will bring an explosion of interest and perhaps the beginning of a new wave of artistically colored SUVs.
