After the first world war, there was a number of new technology available. Although cars had been converted to half tracks in Russia for a number of years, Citroen perfected the conversion and started marketing them heavily. In 1924, Andre Citroen authorized a team of Citroen half tracks to cross Africa. Not only would this team be the first to cross Africa via automobile, but they would be the first to cross the dreaded Sahara desert via auto.
Miscellaneous
From The Archives #121
I know it is late in the season, but who wants to go snow plowing in this old Dodge Power Wagon M-37?
From The Archives #120
What an awesome photo of a vintage Willys Jeep rusting away in the field. The photographer in me is wishing I was there to take some inspiring photos while the Willys Jeep fan in me is screaming for somebody to save this abandoned Willys.
From The Archives #118
Can you imagine travelling through the desert in this vintage looking Toyota FJ40? It sounds like one hell of a fine day to me!
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10 Most Read Articles In 2011
2012 is almost upon us. Today we look back at 2011, while tomorrow we will forward into 2012. Last year, our readership numbers continued to grow. As of writing this on New Years Eve morning, we had 399,956 individual hits on the website. I expect that we will see over 400,000 by the time the day is done. I would like to thank every reader for making this site possible. Without you and your input, the site would not be possible.
From The Archives #119
This photo of a Willys Jeep CJ3B was taken in Vietnam in June 1964. Via G503.com
Happy Holidays!
I would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays. I hope that these holidays finds you eating to much, enjoying a few drinks and most importantly, spending time with those that you love. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas.
From The Archives #118
Now, how many of you had ever heard of the Toyota FJ25? We have also featured photos of the Toyota FJ25 Land Cruiser Here, Here and here.
From The Archives #117
Oh my! I have never seen so many amphibous GPA’s in one place!
From The Archives #116
While it saddens me to see a Willys Jeep rusting away in a field, you have to admit that it makes for a beautiful photo!