King Kong was one of the original monster trucks, possibly the first. This photo of King Kong is pretty rare. Do you have any vintage photos of King Kong?

It is not often that we feature cars here on Off Road Action. In fact, I do not recall the last time we featured a car for sale. However, this 1929 Ford Model A deserves special recognition. The older restoration includes a Arps Snow Bird conversion that gives the vehicle tracks on the rear and skis on the front. This rare option was used mostly for mail delivery in the 30’s.

As per the owners words on the Hemmings ad:
Ford Model Ts and Model As were ubiquitous reliable strong and inexpensive. Any number of companies conceived specific applications for Fords to adapt them to specialized applications but the Snow Bird is certainly one of the strangest. The concept was originated by Virgil White of West Ossipee New Hampshire. Later taken on by B.P. Arps and Adolf Langenfelds Farm Specialty Manufacturing in Wisconsin a Model A-based Snow Bird built by Arps was part of Admiral Byrds 1931 Antarctic expedition. This 1929 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan with its Arps Snow Bird conversion was originally used by the New York Guard and later by a rural mail carrier. Finished in Manila Brown accented in Black Yellow wire wheels with Taupe cloth upholstery it drives through caterpillar style treads encompassing the rear tire and two leaf sprung auxiliary bogies on each side. The front wheels have long skis mounted just an inch or so off the ground inside the front wheels. In addition to the Snow Bird package this Model A also has an exhaust manifold heater missing only its sheet metal shrouding. An older restoration it has been mechanically refurbished and freshly detailed cosmetically. It is an understatement to say that it will be the center of attention wherever it appears. Driving on the tracks is not recommended: the metal cleats with chew up asphalt or turf. On the other hand coming out of the barn on a cold crisp snowy winters day and setting off down a snowmobile trail it will do nothing less than stop traffic dead with amazement. $59,500

How about this vintage photo of soldiers huddled around the radio Willys Jeep to listen live to the World Series game in St. Louis?

We have featured a few articles about Jeep and Dodge Power Wagon Fire Trucks, but this is the first time for a Toyota Land Cruiser fire truck. The FJ25 precedes the FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser. The photos of this 1958 Toyota FJ25 fire truck were taken in Japan.

Here is a great vintage photo of soldiers taking a break.

I assume this Willys Jeep Wagon is an ex ambulance unit. Does anyone have more information about it?

We have featured a few Volvo Suggas for sale over the last few years, but have not looked investigated these interesting vehicles. While doing some research, we came across volvosugga.org. This site has tons of information on the Volvo TP21 Sugga, including lots of photos and manuals. While some restoration purists will be foaming at the mouth, I like the way the sites user is giving his Volvo Sugga a modern 7.3 diesel power plant. Obviously, he intends to drive the Volvo TP21 on a regular basis.

In the 1950’s, the Volvo TP21 fulfilled its original role as a rugged, off-road radio communications vehicle for the Swedish Armed Forces. Because of its snout-like front end and rounded rear end, the vehicle was nicknamed “Sugga”, meaning sow, or mother pig, in Swedish. (hear it pronounced: soo-ga ) Today, the Sugga is a favorite of military vehicle preservationists, 4×4 off-roaders, show-car enthusiasts, Volvo fanatics, and even auto-buffs who want a unique sport-utility vehicle for daily use. Volvosugga.org site provides information about Suggas, and in particular, my experiences buying a Sugga in Sweden, importing it to the US, restoring it and driving it.

The caption reads “Kelly Field, Texas. “Julius Caesar,” mascot of the Military Police. He boasts three ribbons and a pedigree.”

Once again, Bring A Trailer has found another oddity for sale. While a 1980 Subaru Brat may not seem odd or rare to some, it is definatly something that you do not see every day here in Canada! I think most of them have rusted away. This particular Subaru Brat is in great shape and has already hit the reserve price on Ebay. It still has the original stickers under the hood, not to mention the spare tire on top of the engine! So, do you want this Subaru Brat as much as I do?