Mud bogging is a popular off-road activity in the United States. But since it involves having your vehicle go through mud, the last thing you want is to invest in a pickup or a truck that costs a fortune. So how do you get a ride that you can drive through mud without worrying about its condition? Simple, you just have to make one. And that’s what the owner of this mud bogger El Camino did. Equipping the vintage car with a four-wheel drive feature, a 408ci small-block engine, a nitrous bottle, and a set of 35-inch wheels, we have a feeling that this baby can give its competitors a run for their money. How about you?

Source: Car Domain, Wikipedia

Although not as old as the other cars we feature here, we can’t help but talk about this 1997 Hummer H1. Why? Well, can you imagine life without this? Not only has the Hummer been a big influence in the military, it has also been a huge influence with the East Coast and West Coast rappers. So if you’re considering on adding one to your collection, you might want to take a look at this model, which can be yours for a whopping P40,900. What does this Hummer have to warrant such a hefty price tag? For one, it’s in really excellent condition. There are no signs that it’s been used for war or on rough roads. Plus, it only has 7,600 miles registered on its odometer. Not bad, right? And to top it all, it carries a 6.5-liter V8 turbo diesel engine which allows the Hummer to unleash up to 195 horsepower. So before you get out and scour for a Hummer, be sure to check this one out. Based on its condition and the power it’s able to dish out, it’s going to be a forty grand worth spending.

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We understand that 4 x 4 vehicles are meant to look tough and rugged. But it doesn’t mean that they should be left unattended. Take this 1972 International Harvester Scout II found by the peeps from Jalopnik. Let’s face it. If you live in one of those posh houses (found behind the truck), then you look like someone who could afford enhancing the appearance of your ride. After all it’s done for you (carrying you, your cargo, and your whole family around), it does deserve to be treated better, right? Alas, it’s left to sport a faded green paint with an orange top, mixed with a dash of rust stains. Definitely not a nice way to treat your precious four-wheeled baby in our opinion.

Source: Jalopnik

Sounds like a superhero coming to save the day, right? Well, actually, not quite. It’s not even human. It’s actually one of Land Rover’s off-road vehicles called the Defender. While it may not transform or have any super powers, it does live up to its name by protecting you should you decide to go on an off-road adventure. Since it was released in 1983, the Land Rover Defender has had a number of model variations. What we’ll be looking into right now is the model that started it all, the Land Rover One Ten.

The Land Rover One Ten was marketed as a private recreational vehicle. This led to the vehicle having a modern interior and an array of interior components. These included parts such as radio and cassette players, styled wheel options, headlamp wash/wipe systems, surfboard carriers and bike racks. Also part of the change in its interior was a shift from using a one-piece windscreen to the use of a split-screen.

Aside from working on its looks, Land Rover had to make sure that the One Ten performed well. One of the things the company focused on was the vehicle’s ability to absorb impact should it find itself bouncing around rough roads. This prompted them to change its suspension by shifting from the use of leaf springs to coil springs. The new suspension made the ride a lot more comfortable to bear and provided better axle articulation. Also added was a four-wheel drive system that consisted of a two-speed transfer gearbox accompanied by a lockable centre differential.

As for its engine, the Land Rover One Ten were given three different engine types: a 2.3-liter I4 petrol that produced 75 horsepower, a 2.3-liter I4 diesel engine that emitted 62 horsepower, and a 3.5-liter V8 petrol that dished out a powerful 113 horsepower.

Thanks to these features and the marketing strategy employed by Land Rover, the One Ten was able to gain public attention paving the way for its future generations to enjoy moderate success.

Sources: Wikipedia, Land Rover Centre