Owners of Mercedes G-Wagons who fancy some modifications to their ride have many options to choose from these days.

Now there’s one more, and just like the creations from firms like Mansory, we think it will divide audiences. Meet the Carlex G-Vintage, a tuned Chedeng from Poland that is seemingly aimed at rich hipsters.

Many people miss the glory days of Mercedes-Benz. That sweet spot between the 1950s and the 1990s when engineers ran the company and everything was built to last forever. Maybe it’s understandable then that some owners of modern Mercs yearn for a return of those days.

Carlex delivers it by taking the latest version of the G, and giving it a retro look that most notably includes 20-inch wheels seemingly taken straight from a W211.

Whitewall tires and chromed bumpers add to the yesteryear-inspired look, as do a new grille and a seemingly chromed-up windscreen frame and roof.

Carlex states that the bodykit is made from carbon fiber, so what looks like chrome might actually just be spray-painted for that retro look. Various funky paint jobs round up the external appearance and make the chunky surfer-mobile look a little slimmer than it really is.

Inside, the SUV is more modern than its exterior suggests. The cabin features all the mod cons of the current G, including the infotainment screen.

On top of that, various carbon-fiber elements are used, such as around the passenger-side grab handle. The entire interior is upholstered in a mixture of Alcantara and vintage leather.

We’re not sure if this means old hides were recycled or the leather was simply made to look aged, but either way the firm has managed to create a very unique look. Last but not least, there’s some interesting-looking wood paneling in the cargo space.

Carlex also offers engine tuning, and the Vintage, which is based on a current G63 AMG model, can be had with up to 805hp and 1,020Nm of torque. No 0-100km/h figure has been given, but the top speed stands at 260km/h, which should be more than enough.

There’s also no word on price on the Carlex website, but with a standard G63 already scratching the €200,000 (P12,670,000) mark in its home market, expect this modified version to add a good five-figure amount on top of that. Who said being retro was cheap?