I miss the simplicity of the older rigs but the safety, good brakes, HVAC and reliability of some of the newer vehicles is pretty nice too. I think where you live and the number of miles driven each year make a big difference in vehicle choice.
The race is over now but they have a great page on Facebook and a summary video.
Really amazing to see those old cars in extraordinary places and really being driven.
What a trip through some spectacular country!
Peking to Paris Motor Challenge 2013
http://vimeo.com/70400967
They drove...
I'm no metallurgist but there was something funky with older Rovers steel.
I've seen steel wheels crack and fail completely, shift levers snap off and axles fail. I saw all this all on one vehicle. Probably 60 psi in 10ply bias tires didn't help with the wheels cracking.
I'm sure funny...
This thread should be interesting:)
Having had a Willys Wagon myself and friends that had Land Rover 109's I agree with Matthew Scott.
Toyota copied and improved on the design of the Jeep and Land Rover. Toyota over built the Land Cruisers and used good components (electrical, brakes, seals...
I think the market for a factory built reasonably priced 3/4 ton 4x4 cargo and passenger vans would be pretty good.
Think of all the contractors, ski resorts, mining/utility companies in snow and mountain country that would buy them as well as expo types.
It seems like the Titan/Armada...
White Mtn. Peak is a great hike too!
14,252 feet high with a round trip of about 14 miles from the locked gate below the Barcroft station.
Acclimate, acclimate and hydrate!
Mini unveils the world's smallest luxury camper van and a 'safari-style' tent
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2373434/Mini-Clubvan-Camper-Mini-unveils-worlds-smallest-luxury-camper-van-safari-style-tent.html
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