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First Generation Ford Bronco – The Essential Buying Guide

Jon Branch October 22, 2018
ICON Ford Bronco
  • American
  • Buying Guides
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

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.

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A Brief History of the Willys Jeep

Jon Branch October 15, 2018
Willys Jeep WW2
  • American
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

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.

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A Brief History of the Land Rover Defender

Jon Branch September 3, 2018
Land Rover Defender 110
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover

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…

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1968 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404 Mountain Rescue + Fire Truck

Ben Branch August 29, 2018
Mercedes-Benz Unimog Front
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • German

There are few vehicles better suited to expedition camper conversion than the original Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404, and this mountain rescue / fire truck is…

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Crow’s Nest Two-Person Rooftop Tent by Feldon Shelter Co.

Ben Branch August 28, 2018
Crow's Nest Two-Person Rooftop Tent by Feldon Shelter
  • Camping
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Off Road

The Feldon Shelter Co. is a New Zealand based company that designs and builds some of the best rooftop tents in the world. The…

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A Brief History of the Land Rover Series 2, 2A and 2B FC

Jon Branch August 27, 2018
Tracked Cuthbertson Land Rover
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover

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.

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A Quick History of the Land Rover Series 1

Jon Branch August 21, 2018
Land Rover Series I Oxford and Cambridge Expedition
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover

The Land Rover, like the original Volkswagen, has been a car that defied the norms of automotive marketing. The motor industry has been in…

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Timberleaf Pika Teardrop Camper Trailer – $11,750 USD

Ben Branch August 15, 2018
Timberleaf Pika Teardrop Camper Trailer 1
  • American
  • Camping
  • Classic 4x4

The Timberleaf Pika Teardrop Camper Trailer is a new offering from the highly-regarded Colorado-based company, designed to be one of the lightest and most…

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1948 Ford Super Deluxe V8 Marmon-Herrington Wagon 4×4

Ben Branch August 9, 2018
Ford Super Deluxe V8 Marmon-Herrington Wagon 4x4 Front
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an original Ford Super Deluxe V8 Marmon-Herrington Wagon – an exceptionally rare period conversion to four-wheel drive. Marmon-Herrington are oft forgotten when…

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The James Bond “Spectre” Land Rover Defender SVX

Ben Branch July 5, 2018
James Bond Spectre Land Rover Defender SVX Main
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Films
  • Land Rover

Vehicles used in James Bond films typically become almost as iconic as 007 himself, the most famous are the Astons of course, but he’s…

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The MotoTote MTX Sport Motorcycle Carrier

Ben Branch July 3, 2018
MotoTote MTX Sport Motorcycle Carrier
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Tools

The MotoTote MTX Sport Motorcycle Carrier is rapidly becoming one of the most popular ways for people to transport motorcycles on everything from overloading…

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A 430 HP Corvette-Engined Range Rover Classic

Ben Branch June 27, 2018
Range Rover
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Luxury

Dropping a 6.2 liter Corvette LS3 V8 into a Range Rover Classic may seem like sacrilege to some, but it actually makes a lot…

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