I am not sure why, but I love 4×4 vans. Perhaps it is the oddity of them. They can be a very practical vehicle when it comes to exploring the outback or as a work vehicle, but you have to admit that they are a bit odd. If you are like me and love 4×4 vans, then you will be drooling over this van conversion! This 80’s Dodge van is the ultimate in snow transportation. The Thiokol chassis is coupled to a Ford 390 engine and C6 transmission. The Hans Hall aluminum tracks were imported from Germany and are said to be in excellent condition. If that does not make it weird enough, the wheelwells were filled in, scalloped paint added, along with a panoramic canvas roof extension. The van hump in the drivers area was removed and a flat foor installed, along with joysticks for steering and a custom gauge panel. Peak Adventures is selling this unique van for $30,000. Is it wrong to have visions of blasting around in the snow with a van load of your buddies? Oh man, I am going to be day dreaming about this all day long…
This 1969 Jeep Jeepster is for sale on Long Beach, California Craigs List. Although the photos are pretty small, it looks in pretty good shape. Known as the ugly big brother of the Jeep CJ-7, the Jeepster has a cult following throughout North America. (Although it is not as ugly as the Bullnose) The larget size offers more interior room, but the unique body style is often what draws fans to the Jeepster. For $3450, this Jeepster seems to be a good deal. What do you think? Are you a fan of the Jeep Jeepster or Commando?
We recently came across this 1961 Chevrolet Apache 4×4 Panel Truck for sale on Hemmings.com and fell started drooling. The truck has been restored. It is definatly a unique truck, but I am not sure that it is worth the $49,900 price tag. What do you think?
If you have been following this blog for a while, you know from our past articles on FJ45 Troopy’s that they are pretty rare in North America. As with any Toyota Land Cruiser, they tend to get eaten by rust. The restoration of this Land Cruiser for sale in Bend, Oregon appears be of great quality…of which the $39,500 price also dictates. As mentioned on Bring A Trailer, the engine has been swapped to a later 2F model. We tend to agree with them on changing the tires over to BFG all terrain or mud terrains. They seem to suit these unique vehicles a little better. Regardless, this is an excellant example of a Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Troopy.
We came across this 1966 Jeep CJ6 for sale in Austin, Texas on EWillys.com. It is hard to tell because of the small photos, but it looks to be in pretty good shape. I am kind of curious about the spring assisted seats, though.
We found this 1965 International Scout 80 for sale on Bring A Trailer. Originally listed on this Salt Lake City KSL ad, the truck is in great shape for an asking price of only $9000. You really have to love the simple old trucks. What do you think?
1974 International Scout for sale has a somewhat rare half cab and appears to be in decent shape. Once you look past the hokey “roll bar” and the ugly flares, you see the Midas swivel seats and Rallye steering wheel.
This article we posted back in the summer about a Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy for sale is still popular. However, I think I like this 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Troopy even better. Maybe it is the pop up tent that I like, because it is definatly not the colour. The left hand drive is definatly interesting. I wonder how long it would take to get used to driving it? I would prefer it to have a diesel engine, but the stock 2F runs on both gasoline and propane. That should help out the fuel milage a little
This baby blue uncut 1966 Ford Bronco needs a little work here and there, but overall is in pretty good shape. As per the photos on the ebay ad, there is some surface rust here and there, but when you consider that the early Bronco is 44 years old, it is in pretty damn good shape for an unrestored vehicle.
This 1978 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser pickup for sale in British Columbia is one great looking truck! When you combine the recenly painted body and pristine running gear, coupled with the Toyota Land Cruiser toughness and good looks, you have yourself a winner. Sure, this example may need a little bit of work and finishing touches, but all the hard stuff is done. While the $16,000 price tag may seem high at first glance, reasearch on Toyota Land Cruisers show that this is right in line with other Cruisers in this shape.
