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Barn Find: A Rare Austin Champ – The Failed British “Jeep Killer”

Ben Branch June 8, 2025
Austin Champ Barn Find
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

Though it ultimately failed in its intended purpose of replacing the American Jeep in the British Armed Forces, the Austin Champ was a fascinating 4×4 that was among the most capable military off-roaders of…

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Italy’s Twin Cam Off-Road Pioneer: The Alfa Romeo 1900 M “Matta”

Ben Branch June 1, 2025
Alfa Romeo 1900 M Matta
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a fully-restored Alfa Romeo 1900 M “Matta” from 1954. It’s a little-remembered 4×4 today and is perhaps most notable for the fact that it won its class in the 1952 Mille Miglia…

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Off-Road RV Legend: The 1977 GMC Jimmy 4×4 Casa Grande Camper

Ben Branch May 20, 2025
GMC Jimmy High Sierra 4×4 Casa Grande Camper
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  • Classic 4x4

This is one of just 225 examples of the Casa Grande camper that were built back in the 1970s. This one was refurbished under previous ownership, and it now presents as one of the…

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Live Wherever You Want: A 4×4 International Overland Camper

Ben Branch May 10, 2025
Bliss Mobil Overlander Camper Hero
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 2025 International 4×4 Bliss Mobil overland camper. The accommodation in the rear contains everything you need for a comfortable life on the road, and thanks to the capability of the HV507…

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Body Needed: A Roadster Shop GM Pickup 4×4 Chassis + 650 BHP LT4 V8

Ben Branch May 5, 2025
Roadster Shop GM Pickup 4×4 Chassis
  • Classic 4x4
  • Project Vehicles

This is a rolling 1967-1972 GM pickup 4×4 chassis that is fitted with a supercharged 6.2 liter LT4 V8 crate engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and a limited-slip rear differential….

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For Sale: The Lightly-Modified Chevrolet El Camino From “Zombie Killer”

Ben Branch April 21, 2025
Chevrolet El Camino 4x4 Conversion
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  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1970 Chevrolet El Camino that was lightly-modified (wink) into a 500 bhp V8-powered apocalyptic battle truck for use in the movie Zombie Killer. While the El Camino is functional and drivable,…

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For Sale: A Rare BMW-Powered Bertone Freeclimber

Ben Branch April 1, 2025
Bertone Freeclimber
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Bertone Freeclimber is a little-known 1980s-era 4×4 that started life as a Japanese SUV, before being modified by the Italians, given a German engine, and then (mostly) sold to the Spanish and French….

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There’s A Restored Alvis Stalwart 6×6 Up For Sale

Ben Branch March 29, 2025
Alvis Stalwart 4
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an Alvis Stalwart, a high-mobility six-wheel drive amphibious vehicle that was put into service by the British military in the 1960s. It was also deployed by militaries in Germany, Sweden, Austria, Italy,…

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For Sale: A Rare Toyota Land Cruiser VX Turbo SWB

Ben Branch March 22, 2025
Toyota Land Cruiser VX Turbo 70 Series 1
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  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser VX Turbo 70 series, it’s short-wheelbase two-door powered by a four-cylinder 2.4 liter turbo diesel, and it has a 5-speed manual transmission along with a dual-range transfer…

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Garage Find: An Ex-Camel Trophy Land Rover Defender

Ben Branch March 21, 2025
Land Rover Defender Camel Trophy
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1992 Land Rover Defender 110 200 Tdi that took part in the Camel Trophy in 1993, when the event was held in the jungles of Sabah, Malaysia.  After the Camel Trophy…

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For Sale: A Suzuki Jimny Six-Wheeler!

Ben Branch March 3, 2025
Suzuki Jimny Six-Wheeler
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 2019 Suzuki Jimny that has been given a comprehensive rebuild into a six-wheeler, using as many Suzuki parts as possible including an additional rear axle and body parts from a donor…

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A Ramjet 350 V8-Swapped 1973 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

Ben Branch March 2, 2025
Restomod Chevrolet K5 Blazer
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  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1973 Chevrolet K5 Blazer that has been given a complete rebuild, and a series of major upgrades including the fitment of a Ramjet fuel-injected 350 V8, four-wheel Wilwood disc brakes, lifted…

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