Cold War Nuclear Attack Rescue Vehicle: A 1965 Austin Gipsy
This 1965 Austin Gipsy was originally stationed at a nuclear base in North Wales where it was on standby for a nuclear attack on Britain. If such an attack occurred its job was to…
This 1965 Austin Gipsy was originally stationed at a nuclear base in North Wales where it was on standby for a nuclear attack on Britain. If such an attack occurred its job was to…
This is a tastefully modified 1971 International Harvester Scout 800B, it now benefits from a rebuilt 304 cubic inch V8, that’s been fitted with Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection, an Isky Performance 256º cam, and…
This Land Rover Defender started life as a 1988 model, very early in the model’s production run. More recently it’s been significantly upgraded with a Corvette LS3 V8, a bespoke interior, and Fox Performance…
This is one of just 11 prototypes of the Teledyne Continental Cheetah that were ever made, the vehicle was developed for the US military to fulfill the role that would ultimate be assigned to the somewhat similar-looking Humvee….
This is an original Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 712 6×6, it’s an Austrian off-road vehicle that was originally developed in the late 1960s for military use. Nicknamed the “Pinz” my some military operators, the vehicle is one of…
*Editor’s Note: Due to an incorrect source an earlier version of this article stated that this vehicle was owned by King George VI. This appears to be incorrect, the vehicle was actually owned by…
The Lamborghini LM002 has been rightly called the first Super SUV. It was, and still is, a paradox of a vehicle blending the best of the features of a highly-capable 4×4 with the performance and…
This 1976 Ford Bronco belonged to Formula 1 racing legend Gilles Villeneuve, it was reportedly prepared by him for serious off-road use and it’s been in storage for decades – remaining untouched as it…
This unusual looking Range Rover is a period custom from the prestigious Wood & Pickett. At first glance it looks like a car from a 1970s sci-fi film, but it was actually targeted at…
This is the Mercedes Sprinter Loft 144 camper built by the team at Vanspeed in California. It’s a four-wheel drive home-on-wheels with everything you need for life off the grid including a hot shower, toilet, kitchenette, double bed, solar…
This is a highly-modified Cummins 5.9 liter turbodiesel engine that has been rebuilt with an Industrial Injection PhatShaft modified BorgWarner turbocharger, a custom-ground camshaft, and a slew of other modifications to boost its power significantly over stock…
This 1982 Toyota Hilux SR5 Pickup Truck has been extensively modified to further improve its off-road ability – all without losing any of its retro 80s charm. It’s now fitted with lifted suspension, Pro…