Asia Motors Rocsta
Ok, a quick post. I love old car commercials and came across this gem.
The Rocsta is a civilian version of Korea’s military jeeps. I also think it should be pronounced as “rock star,” which makes it even more bad-ass. Wondering what the hell Asia Motors is? They were a subsidiary of Kia, until being bought [...]
Read more »Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
For those of you who love European-style rally racing, and long for the sight of a turbocharged all-wheel-drive car like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution to come thundering past on a narrow gravel track, there are others who prefer the Baja 1000.
The 1000, a long-distance rally dominated by big, American desert trucks and the sound of [...]
Read more »Monteverdi Safari and Sbarro Windhound
In the late 70s, off-roading was big business. Buoyed by interest in international off-road competitions like the Baja 1000. Everyone wanted to drive a rugged, macho truck — especially after the fuel crisis finished.
But there was a problem. See, Ford Broncos and Jeeps were alright, but they didn’t exactly hold luxuries in high regard. And [...]
Photos: Toyota FJ Cruiser
Read more »Photo: Jeep Liberty
A Jeep engineer having some fun in a wash during an off-road excursion. Location? Moab, Utah. This photo was used for a World of Wheels magazine cover in August, 2007.
*Update, July 31: Uploaded the original to Flickr, so felt I should update this post, too.
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