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The Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara – The Unstoppable French Answer To The Land Rover

Ben Branch May 27, 2019
Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara Car
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars

The rare Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara features both a front and a rear engine which can be operated independently – meaning the car can…

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The 7-Time NORRA Class Winning 1968 Ford Bronco Desert Racer – Caballo Del Diablo

Ben Branch May 20, 2019
Ford Bronco Racing Jump
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This 1968 Ford Bronco is the most successful Pioneer 4×4 class truck in modern NORRA desert racing history, it has competed in the brutal Mexican 1000…

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1972 Jeep Commando – A 304 Cubic Inch V8 Classic 4×4

Ben Branch May 14, 2019
Jeep Commando Front
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Jeep Commando was directly based on the outgoing Jeepster Commando, however it featured a series of modifications designed to allow it to accommodate…

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A Comprehensively Restored Original Dodge Power Wagon 4×4

Ben Branch April 30, 2019
Dodge Power Wagon
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Dodge Power Wagon was developed shortly after World War II due largely to popular demand – Dodge had built the almost indestructible 3/4…

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A Brief History of the Austin Champ – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch April 12, 2019
Austin Champ military vehicle
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

Introduction: To Build a Better Jeep My first, and only, working experience with an Austin Champ was on a farm down in Australia where…

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A Brief History of the Toyota Hilux – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch March 29, 2019
Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck Vintage
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Toyota Hilux pickup truck has become one of the most iconic vehicles to ever emerge from Japanese vehicle maker Toyota. The Hilux, known…

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The Best HiLux For Sale In America Right Now: 1981 Toyota HiLux SR5 Pickup Truck

Ben Branch March 19, 2019
Toyota HiLux SR5 Pickup Truck Wheel
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Japanese

This pristine 1981 Toyota HiLux SR5 Pickup Truck is undoubtably the best HiLux for sale in America right now. That may sound like a…

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A Brief History of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen (G-Wagon / G-Class)

Jon Branch February 25, 2019
Mercedes Benz G Class
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

Germany and Austria Join Forces to Create a Better 4×4 – The G-Wagen (G-Wagon / G-Class) The story of the beginning of the Mercedes…

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The Anvil Land Rover Defender – Rebuilt with a 600 lb-ft Cummins Turbo Diesel

Ben Branch February 19, 2019
Anvil Land Rover Defender Diesel Engine
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover

The Anvil Defender is the work of Blacksmith Engineering, an engineering powerhouse dedicated to rebuilding classic 4x4s to be stronger, faster, and more capable….

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Tamiya Mercedes-Benz Unimog 425 1:10 Scale RC Model

Ben Branch February 15, 2019
Mercedes-Benz Unimog 425 4x4 Tamiya RC Model
  • Classic 4x4
  • Off Road

This Tamiya Mercedes-Benz Unimog 425 is a 1:10th scale RC model with a 4×4 chassis, a lockable rear differential, transparent windows, a snorkel, and…

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The House of Candy Drifter – A Land Rover-Inspired Traditional Wooden Car

Ben Branch January 29, 2019
House of Candy Drifter Land Rover Wooden Car 7
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars

The House of Candy Drifter is a Land Rover-inspired wooden car built to a far more traditional style that most modern toy cars, it…

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Tamiya Land Rover Defender 1:10 Scale R/C Model Kit

Ben Branch January 11, 2019
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gadgets

This Land Rover Defender 1:10 scale remote control model from Tamiya sits on a full four-wheel drive chassis with lockable differentials, oil-filled coil over…

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