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1941 Dodge Power Wagon

Mecum Auctions is offering a unique chance to own this spectacular custom-built 1941 Military Power Wagon nicknamed "Full Metal Jacket". Built by Weaver Customs, the multiple award-winning truck has been featured in several well-known publications including Mopar Collectors Guide and Hot Rod and Truckin´ magazines. Powered by a 300-horsepower 3.9L 4BT Cummins Turbo Diesel engine with an HX35 turbocharger and a TH350 automatic transmission, the backbone of this Power Wagon is a custom chassis with triangulated 4-link and 30-inch shocks rolling on a set of 20-inch black 10-spoke wheels wrapped in 37×13.5-inch Maxtrek Mud Trac tires. Other impressive details include custom Brazilian hardwood bed accented by hand-brushed nickel, premium Hydes Italian leather upholstery, Dakota Digital gauges, grilled guard, LED light bars, Ididit steering column, beautiful B&M Racing shifter, and hidden handgun compartments in floor panels. The impressive ride will go under the hammer at the Mecum’s The Eddie Vannoy Collection 2020 (June 3-7).



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1992 Toyota Bandeirante OJ55

Another gem is up for grabs at "Bring a Trailer", a unique Toyota Bandeirante OJ55 from 1992 that was actually built for the Brazilan armed forces before being imported to the US in 2018. The gorgeous Land Cruiser is a utilitarian dream, it is powered by a Mercedes-Benz 3.8L diesel inline-four paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and a 2-speed transfer case, and has also benefitted from a full refurbishment, including a mechanical refreshment, a strip...
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1980 PORSCHE 911 SAFARI

This awesome 1980 Porsche 911 Safari is proof that some of the best builds are born from rough beginnings. Originally from Hawaii, later restored in Scandinavia, this tired 911 became the perfect foundation for a proper rally inspired transformation. Rather than chasing perfection, the goal was character, durability, and period correct attitude. The entire build was handled using traditional metalwork, avoiding fiberglass in favor of shaped sheet metal. Every wor...
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ECD Project Galena

Project Galena is the name of the latest masterpiece to roll out of the East Coast Defender Florida-based workshop. This meticulously-rebuilt Land Rover Defender is outfitted for overlanding duty, and is packed with gear for heading into the wilderness. Based on a 1993 Land Rover Defender 110, the beastly truck is powered by a monstrous 403-horsepower 6.2L Chevrolet L92 engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission, and is packed with plenty of modern-day featu...
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