10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles

Posted by: LED

10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles - 06/21/08 07:46 AM

From Wired magazine.

http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels/multimedia/2008/06/gallery_apocalypsemobile
Posted by: OIMO

Re: 10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles - 06/21/08 03:55 PM

The UN's vehicle of choice for those humanitarian missions:
http://ecom.toyota-gib.com/Default.asp?WCI=ProductDetails&WCE=PID:484

However it has got to be the Unimog camper for me ;-)

or a DPV for when you need more speed and better fuel economy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Patrol_Vehicle

Posted by: Jackal

Re: 10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles - 06/21/08 04:27 PM

for post Apocalyptic Vehicles i'd want some armour around me and amphibious like the BTR80

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Btr80
Posted by: LED

Re: 10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles - 06/21/08 08:53 PM

Man, you guys are serious about your BOVs. Me, I'd probably go with a boring diesel Toyota pickup. Or maybe the MadMax Interceptor. Of course then I'd need a whole new wardrobe to go along with it. You know, leather pants, boots, a sawed off double-barrel, and accent lessons. cool
Posted by: climberslacker

Re: 10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles - 06/21/08 11:08 PM

Yeah, i think i'll just go with my boring 21 speed bike, or walk, cuz im not 16!! ):
Posted by: Art_in_FL

Re: 10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles - 06/21/08 11:13 PM

My first impression is that the ultimate vehicle is shoe leather or a bicycle.

The original Willis Jeep - small, light and all of 36 HP or so, and geared low, giving you a maximum speed of about 50mph wide open - might be the icon to shoot for. Simple, durable, repairable, all-terrain, and efficient.

The Zap Xebra might be a good over road vehicle. All-electric two-seat car:
http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-cars/xebra-sedan

Or perhaps as a cargo van:
http://www.zapworld.com/fleet
Posted by: ironraven

Re: 10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles - 06/21/08 11:36 PM

They left out the WWII era Jeep.

Oops, they missed a good one.
Posted by: Anonymous

Re: 10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles - 06/22/08 12:14 AM

There's that Ural again!

I need to go buy me one of those.

If gas price weren't an issue I'd be shopping for a Unimog already. On my budget I'd have to get the green equivalent:

http://www.minitruck.ca/sambartruck.cfm

Though I am considering one as a backup vehicle and for taking me to SAR call outs.
Posted by: Squob

Re: 10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles - 10/10/08 02:33 AM

I'd go for the Toyota, or a Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen 290 if extreme offroading is required. It's ultra reliable and has three fully locking differentials.

Those two are as tough as they come.
Posted by: sodak

Re: 10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles - 10/10/08 02:56 AM

Unimog, no question about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VmwbdDqQJ4

Posted by: Air_Pirate

Re: 10 Best Apocalyptic Vehicles - 10/10/08 08:07 PM

What about taking to the water in Kevin Costner's sailboat from Waterworld? Pretty sweet little rig he had if you ask me.