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A Rare 1968 Ford Bronco U13 “Roadster” – 1 Of 26 Known Survivors

Ben Branch August 15, 2023
Ford Bronco U13 Roadster
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a Ford Bronco U13 Roadster from 1968, it’s one of the lesser-known variants of the Ford 4×4 that was designed as a lightweight off-roader with no frills – as well as no…

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The New Tamiya 1:12th Scale R/C Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 “Quadtrack”

Ben Branch August 13, 2023
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Quadtrack Box
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gear

This is the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 “Quadtrack” from Tamiya, the Japanese company that has arguably become the most famous model and R/C maker in the world. Whilst Tamiya has offered a number of…

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A Go Anywhere Overlander Platform: The Oshkosh M-985 HEMTT 8×8

Ben Branch August 3, 2023
Oshkosh HEMTT 8×8 Truck 6
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an ex-US Army Oshkosh HEMTT 8×8, specifically it’s the M-985 variant which is equipped with a hydraulic Material Handling Crane (MHC) on the rear. These trucks were originally developed for resupplying combat…

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This Is A Godzilla-Powered Ford Bronco Ranger XLT With 430 BHP

Ben Branch August 1, 2023
Godzilla-Powered Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
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  • Classic 4x4

This is a restored Ford Bronco Ranger XLT from 1978 that has been significantly modified from stock, it’s now powered by a fire-breathing 7.3 liter Godzilla V8 that’s good for 430 bhp – vastly…

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A Brief History Of The Toyota Land Cruiser 20 Series

Jon Branch July 28, 2023
Toyota Landcruiser
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Jeep, which began as a design by American Bantam, has been the foundational design for many of the four-wheel-drive vehicles that followed after it. Among the four-wheel-drive vehicles the Jeep effectively birthed are…

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For Sale: A Beautifully Restored Vintage 1982 Toyota Pickup SR5 4×4

Ben Branch July 26, 2023
Toyota Pickup SR5 24
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a freshly restored 1982 Toyota Pickup SR5, known as the Toyota Hilux in many regions, and one of the final generations of the iconic pickup truck with a live front axle –…

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The Rare Crofton Bug: A Pint-Sized American Off-Roader

Ben Branch July 25, 2023
Crofton Bug
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an original 1960 Crofton Bug, in many respects it was one of the first ATVs, being much smaller than a Willys Jeep, lightweight, simply made, and able to cross almost any terrain…

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For Sale: A Land Rover 101 Forward Control – “The British Unimog”

Ben Branch July 22, 2023
Land Rover 101 Forward Control
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an original Land Rover 101 Forward Control, also known as the 101FC, a military vehicle that was developed by Land Rover for the British Army to serve as an equivalent to the…

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An Original Volvo TP21 Sugga 4×4: The Toughest Volvo Ever Made

Ben Branch July 15, 2023
Volvo TP21 Sugga 5
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a Volvo TP21 Sugga, it’s essentially a military 4×4 version of the Volvo PV800 series sedans from the late 1940s and early 1950s. The surviving examples of the Sugga are now highly…

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A Retro Go-Anywhere Home On Wheels: A Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne Chalet Camper 4×4

Ben Branch July 8, 2023
Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne Chalet Camper
  • Adventure
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an original 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne Chalet camper, it’s a rare vehicle nowadays from the 1970s golden age of RVs, and unusually, it could be ordered directly through Chevrolet dealers. The…

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For Sale: A Street-Legal Ex-SAS Longline Light Strike Vehicle

Ben Branch July 2, 2023
Longline Light Strike Vehicle
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

This is a 1990 Longline MkII Light Strike Vehicle that was built specifically for use by the Special Air Service (SAS) in the First Gulf War. It’s now one of just five survivors of…

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A Rare “Blizzard” 4×4 From Rhino Buggies Australia Is For Sale

Ben Branch June 24, 2023
Rhino Buggies Blizzard 2
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  • Classic 4x4

This is a Blizzard from Rhino Buggies, it’s one of the world’s more unusual kit cars and it hails from Australia – one of the best countries in the world for off-roading. The Blizzard…

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