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Showing posts with label Vehicles. Show all posts
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Sunday, March 29, 2009

The Tomcar & The Scorpion 4x4

This rugged little unit is called the "Tomcar".  Designed to be lightweight, flexible, simple and rugged, it is sold in Military/Commercial and Civilian models.  One aspect of the design that is interesting and somewhat unusual is the low center of gravity for stability.  Comes in 2 seater, 4 seater and pickup configuration.  The Tomcar is a nice alternative to a custom built 4x4 for pretty extreme off roading.

More at www.tomcar.com









This is a relatively new diesel version of the supremely capable Scorpion 4x4.  The Scorpion is designed to navigate extreme terrain and it's heritage is from Rock crawling vehicles.  The articulation has to be seen to be believed.  
Check it out @ http://www.scorpion4x4.com

Banana Buggies AKA Amphibious ATV

Readers of a certain age will no doubt recognize these vehicles as the default "futuristic" vehicle of 1970's TV shows, and perhaps most famously as the Banana Buggies from "Banana Splits". Still being churned out with 6 or 8 wheels and actually capable of movement in the water (albeit slowly) these are a fun & quirky alternative to those 4 wheeled motorcycle style ATV's.
As an added (non AIG style) bonus, check out the video of the epic Banana Splits Buggy Race Below.
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