Big Oly – The Off-Road Racing Ford Bronco That Changed Everything
Big Oly is possibly the most famous off-road racing truck in American history, it was one of the first designed from the ground up…
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The Ringbrothers Chevrolet K5 Blazer – A 430 BHP Classic Off-Roader
The Chevrolet K5 Blazer first appeared in 1969 as a competitor to the wildly successful Ford Bronco and International Harvester Scout – both vehicles…
A Brief History of the First Generation Chevrolet K5 Blazer – Everything You Need To Know
The First Generation Chevrolet K5 Blazer first appeared in 1969 as a competitor to the already established International Harvester Scout and the Ford Bronco, despite its status as the new kid on the block, it was outselling both of its competitors within a year.
Land Rover Stage 1 V8 – A Rescued Fire Truck Gets A Second Life
The bright orange Land Rover Stage 1 V8 you see here was rescued from junkyard status by Ricardo and the team at Cool N’ Vintage,…
The Rare Ford Burma Jeep – A WW2-Era 4×4 Truck Capable Of Almost Anything
The Ford GTB-G622 “Burma Jeep” was developed during World War 2 for carrying up to 1.5 tons of cargo over difficult or unusual terrain….
First Generation Ford Bronco – The Essential Buying Guide
The first generation of the Ford Bronco has become a much sought after vehicle by people looking for a simple and easy to maintain classic 4×4 that delivers a good (for the period) on-road and off-road driving experience. The fact that the Bronco is a design icon from the early days of civilian 4x4s does absolutely nothing to hurt its global desirability.
A Brief History of the Willys Jeep
Enzo Ferrari is reported to have called the Willys Jeep “the only true American sports car” – it was also one of very few things designed by a committee that turned out to be a success. This true American sports car, designed by a committee, was the American icon of the Second World War, the humble Jeep.
A Brief History of the Land Rover Defender
Introduction: The Defender That Wasn’t The development process that would lead to the Land Rover Defender began four years before the new model that…
1968 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404 Mountain Rescue + Fire Truck
There are few vehicles better suited to expedition camper conversion than the original Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404, and this mountain rescue / fire truck is…
Crow’s Nest Two-Person Rooftop Tent by Feldon Shelter Co.
The Feldon Shelter Co. is a New Zealand based company that designs and builds some of the best rooftop tents in the world. The…
A Brief History of the Land Rover Series 2, 2A and 2B FC
When the Land Rover was first created it was only expected to be a stop-gap vehicle that would be in production for three years or so until war ravaged austerity Britain was “back on her feet” and Rover could go back to making nice luxury cars for doctors and other such professional people.
A Quick History of the Land Rover Series 1
The Land Rover, like the original Volkswagen, has been a car that defied the norms of automotive marketing. The motor industry has been in…