Saw this today...kinda like it!

[HMCOBob]

I was about to post it looks like a modern day take on the 60's Meyers Manx dune buggies. I wonder if it's just looks or was anything done to it to make it actually capable of light off-road duties?

EDIT: I see coilover shocks, wheel arches cut for clearance, much bigger wheels & tires, bigger radiator, big spot lights, big spare with some kind of mounting frame...or maybe that's part of a rear crash bar similar to the front. Since early Mini's can be had isn the $3000-5000 range it might not be a bad idea as a toy if they're somewhat capable.

2nd EDIT: Wait...is that a differential in the back? Made into a rear wheel drive or on some other/or tubular frame? Wow



Yikers! Everyone ok after something like that?

Son and his stepson OK except for some bruises. Woman that drove over them was in country past her visa and complained it wasn't her fault (of course) Worst of all the Countryman was ultimately replaced with a Hyunday

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[Dan in Pasadena]

Glad your son and his son are ok. Coulda been a LOT worse.

 

[PDiddy]

Looks like a solid rear axle and maybe it’s a body on frame. The radiator is probably form whatever the original off road vehicle is.

 

[Blade1668]

In Decatur, AL. I see a Mazda Miata that's been modified similarly. I got to respect someone being motivated to do what they want and not just following the "rules" or crowd. Heck he is probably still getting over 25 MPG's at least the ass end isn't sagging

If I still had a shop, time and money I wouldn't mind doing a project or 2 of different vehicles.

 

[Rusty PW]

How is that related? The Toureg is an SUV and was very capable with the right options.

Believe me. He's a ricer. LOL His son is working on a Subi and a Honda.

 

[j.o.y.ride]

this is cool

 

[RubICON1]

I was driving around downtown this afternoon and saw this tricked Mini Cooper and I kinda dig it!

I like it. Reminds me of those old Baja Bug rigs!

 

[NC_Overland]

Believe me. He's a ricer. LOL His son is working on a Subi and a Honda.

It’s German.

 

[Rusty PW]

It’s German.

It doesn't matter. Ever see a riced Mustang?

 

[NC_Overland]

It doesn't matter. Ever see a riced Mustang?

With all due respect, there is no point in furthering this conversation.

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