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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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Documentary: Armed Forces Rally in Land Rovers

Ben Branch December 23, 2018
Armed Forces Rally in Land Rovers 1
  • British
  • Classic 4x4
  • Racing
  • Rally

Armed Forces Rally in Land Rovers is a short film by the team at Patina that covers the Armed Forces Rally Team (AFRT), a…

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The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ25 – The Japanese Jeep Rival

Ben Branch December 7, 2018
Toyota FJ25 Land Cruiser 7
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

The Toyota FJ25 Land Cruiser was part of the 20 series Land Cruisers that first appeared in 1955 as the second generation of the…

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Big Oly – The Off-Road Racing Ford Bronco That Changed Everything

Ben Branch November 19, 2018
Big Oly Ford Bronco Hero
  • American
  • Classic 4x4
  • Ford

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

Ben Branch November 8, 2018
Chevrolet K-5 Blazer
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Chevrolet K5 Blazer first appeared in 1969 as a competitor to the wildly successful Ford Bronco and International Harvester Scout – both vehicles…

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A Brief History of the First Generation Chevrolet K5 Blazer – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch November 5, 2018
Chevrolet K5 Blazer First Generation
  • American
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

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.

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