The big rigs had a big presence at Overland Expo 2013 with the Unimogs taking center stage with a big display/gathering at the center of the vendor area. The big trucks dropped a lot of jaws with their sheer size, plethora of features, luxury amenities and price tags. It is hard to define "big rigs," but for my coverage of Overland Expo it refers to any rig that is based on a … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: BIG RIGS
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Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: JEEP
Jeeps are part of American culture and the newest 4 door iterations have taken the offroad and overland markets by storm. The latest JK Rubicon editions are VERY capable machines right off the assembly line. The updated interior and new V6 power plant offer a level of refinement never before seen in a Jeep. Check out the wide variety of Jeep based vehicles that showed up to … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: JEEP
Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: TOYOTA
Toyota was out in force at Overland Expo 2013. I think almost every type of 4x4 Toyota was in attendance, except the venerable Hilux. The Tacoma and 80 Series Land Cruisers were for sure the most plentiful. From stock to heavily modified overland expedition rigs, they were all there. It is hard to beat the build quality, reliability and international availability of parts for … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: TOYOTA
Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: LAND ROVER
I have a major soft spot for Land Rovers, and the drool factor at Overland Expo each year with the amazing examples always leaves me thirsty for more. I still think a Defender 130 station wagon with a manual transmission and modern diesel is the ultimate overland vehicle. Now if only I could find one for reasonable money that I could register in the US! I'm sure I missed a few … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: LAND ROVER
Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: VANS
I figured I'd start this year's Overland Expo coverage with a little van adventure mobile goodness. It is always awesome to check out the wide variety of van based adventure overland rigs that come to Expo each year. Of course the big Ford 4x4 vans are near and dear to my heart, but the well designed little VW vans are great as well. Sprinters, ambulance conversions and little … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: VANS