I will never forget the first time I entered a Sportsmobile. A group of us were camped in the Bolivian Altiplano 4,500 meters above sea level. The wind howled as fine dust swirled around me, drying out my skin, irritating my eyes, and parching my already chapped lips. Our generous friends invited us into their…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport
Here in North America, we have a need for speed. Whether we’re on the freeway, at a grocery store checkout, or going for a run, Daft Punk’s lyrics “Harder Better Faster” pulse through our veins. But the owners of this 2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport have another goal in mind: to slow down from a desert…
Overland Classifieds :: 1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with Pop-Top Conversion
With chassis and drivetrain parts shared with the Land Cruiser Prado and Hilux Surf, this 3rd- Gen 4Runner has the potential to be an excellent global overlanding platform. Additional bragging rights include the reliable, powerful, and relatively lightweight 5VZ engine and well-thought-out inside living space. A great deal of money has been invested in this…
Overland Classifieds :: 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel Eco Diesel Turnkey Overland Build
Chances are good that you’ve seen this awesome 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel Eco Diesel overland build on Instagram before. The owner, John Kingston, aka @roaminglost on Instagram, is one of the hosts of the Our Landers Podcast and a familiar face in the overland space. This Ram overland project took Kingston approximately 1.5 years to…
Overland Classifieds :: West Elk Wilderness Edition 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4
Hand-built in the Colorado Rockies by the Overlander Global team, this 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4 build boasts a sleek design akin to a light and airy Scandinavian Airbnb. There are several selling points that make this medium-duty cab-over a great fit for living on the road full-time. The fact that it can be serviced…
Overland Classifieds :: 1993 HZJ73 Toyota Land Cruiser
I’m not sure there’s another vehicle that has quite the same reputation for bombproof reliability in remote locations as the Toyota Land Cruiser, and the HZJ73 variant is one of the best. The Land Cruiser is often considered the standard by which all other vehicles are measured. Historically, this generation was designed from the outset…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Ram 2500 with 2021 Hawk Flatbed Four Wheel Camper
If you’re in the market for a full-size truck and camper, this 2021 Ram 2500 with a 2021 Hawk Flatbed Four Wheel Camper might be just the ticket. With fewer than 5,000 miles driven, this truck and camper combo is essentially brand new. The Ram’s payload capacity (4,380 pounds to be exact) and powerful gas…
Overland Classifieds :: 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU Sport with Ursa Minor Pop-Up Camper
While slow travel has its benefits, there is also something to be said about being intentional and efficient with your time. The current owner of this 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU Sport prioritized a slide-out kitchen and a quickly deployable Ursa Minor J30 pop-up camper to make camp life more manageable. Preventing the build from becoming…
1993 Mitsubishi L300 4×4
Small but mighty is the fantastic Mitsubishi L300 4×4. I’ve had the pleasure of owning one of these legendary vehicles, and I still wonder whether I should’ve swapped it for my faithful Vanagon Syncro. The L300 4×4 is a compact van built on a modified Mitsubishi Pajero chassis, which means all the benefits of a…
Overland Classifieds :: Beartooth Vanworks 2019 Ford Transit with 4×4 Quigley Conversion
The brainchild of yet another innovative Bozeman, Montana, overland establishment, Beartooth Vanworks specializes in custom van conversions. Nicknamed “Orange Sunshine,” this 2019 Ford Transit with a 4×4 Quigley conversion was designed to capture attention. And it does. Its Creamsicle-colored decal feels like a throwback to the ’90s, and the peach accents in the interior create…
Overland Classifieds :: 1995 Jeep Cherokee XJ
Like hair scrunchies and acid-wash jeans, classic ’90s vehicles have become increasingly sought after by millennials looking to return to the influences of their youth. These “modern classics” are basic yet functional but include contemporary touches to make them reliable and comfortable. This 1995 Jeep Cherokee XJ is no exception. In good condition and with…
Overland Classifieds :: 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS with Cummins R2.8 and Alu-Cab Conversion
Between 1993 and 1997, Land Rover produced a limited quantity of Defenders adhering to North American regulations that were then shipped to both the US and Canada. Around 7,059 of the NAS (North American Spec) Land Rovers made their way through the US, and this 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS is one of them….
Overland Classifieds :: 1990 Leyland DAF t244 British Military Transport
Editor’s note: This vehicle has been sold and is no longer for sale. Destined for the British Army, Leyland DAF military trucks roll off the factory floor with a six-cylinder engine renowned for its reliability and power: the Cummins 5.9-liter 6BT. Alex, the current owner of this ex-British military transport truck, purchased the vehicle solely…
Overland Classifieds :: Brooklyn Coachworks Land Rover Defender 110 HCPU 1-ton
Land Rover customization firm Brooklyn Coachworks knows Rovers. After all, they’ve been creating custom-built Land Rovers for over 20 years, and this Defender 110 HCPU 1-ton is no exception. The vision: pay homage to the Series 109 1-ton—the extraordinarily rare, heavy-duty version of the Series 109. The addition of a new crate Cummins R2.8 turbo-diesel…
Overland Classifieds :: 2008 Iveco Magirus 4×4
Eager to start your overland travels in Europe without the hassle of shipping? This 2008 Iveco Magirus 4×4 could be just the ticket. The Iveco Magirus platform is highly sought after by long-term overlanders but can be difficult to come by in North America. Founded by German fire chief Conrad Dietrich Magirus in 1864, the…
Overland Classifieds :: 1983 Mercedes 1222 4×4 Doka Fire Truck
Building an overland vehicle often starts with a vision. A glimpse into the future, into what could be rather than what is at present, and an opportunity to create something out of the ordinary. Will this 1983 Mercedes 1222 Ex-German fire truck create that vision for you? If not, perhaps the conversions built by Fabian…
Overland Classifieds :: 2017 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 Off Road
It’s no secret that adding weight to a vehicle increases braking distance, impacts handling, and slows acceleration. Alex, the owner of this 3rd-Gen Tacoma, made significant investments to help this truck perform at its best both on– pavement and off. The Total Chaos long-travel kit, King shocks front and rear, and custom Atlas leaf springs…
Overland Classifieds :: 1992 Mitsubishi Delica L300 StarWagon 4×4
For those of you looking to get your hands on an imported vehicle from the nineties, this 1992 Mitsubishi Delica L300 StarWagon 4×4 might be your chance. This right-hand-drive van was imported from Japan into Canada in 2017, and the current owner, Corey, put in the hours and legwork to legally register the vehicle in…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 International 7300 4WD Expedition Truck
Editor’s note: This vehicle was sold while I was formatting this article. If your family road trips were anything like mine, you were probably crammed into the back seat of a tiny car, a stack of pillows designating your personal space from your sibling’s, with minimal legroom amongst a plethora of reading materials, Five Alive…
Overland Classifieds :: 1985 Volkswagen VW Vanagon Westfalia
Photos by Chazz Layne “It’s not a slow car, it’s a fast house,” reads a green sticker affixed to Mike and Geneva Saint-Amour’s 1985 Volkswagen VW Vanagon Westfalia. These words ring true for any vehicle-based traveler, especially for Mike and Geneva, whose blog boasts the same name. After retirement, they sold all of their possessions…