I don't care what they say but.... RUSSIANS built the first Vehicross!

[Petos]

Yep... we build one, called BA-64, almost 70 years ago, back in 1942...

Here is the proof:

- limited edition:
1942 - 2.486
1943 - 1.800
1944 - 3.000
1945 - 868
Total - 9.910 ever made

- AWD system

- initially designed by foreign firm (Eisenwerken Weserhütte)

- tons of modifications, each BA-64 was pretty much unique:
* different armor upgrades (skidplates??)
* machine gun upgrades (incl. the massive heavy-caliber DShKM 12.7 heavy machine gun, for those who know )
* wheels and tires upgrades (including metal railroad wheels and caterpillar belts)
* capacity upgrades to convert to armored infantry carrier (similar to 4-door VX)

- still doubtful?? LOOK AT THE PICTURES!!!!!

[crotchrocket]

Thats awesome, i also think that the Volvo 'Sugga' is an old VX too !!! and again it was the Russians using them!!

[Riff Raff]

All you guys who attend the University of Kentucky (UK) need to seriously lay-off the vodka!!!

[VX1032]

If you had attended the University of Kentucky, like I did, then you would know that the drink of choice is Bourbon, not Vodka (and yes all UK students drink too much Bourbon).

That aside, where their body panels made with ceramic dies? Did they have fancy KYB racing shocks?

I think Not!

[circmand]

The BA-64 could definately be a VX prototype

The swedish Volvo looks more like a Hudson or a Packard

[tworavens]

Germans built it first, back in 1935. SdKfz 221

I don't have any reliable data on total production of all the 221/222/223 variants but it was roughly 2118 total.

I'd post pics but can't figure out how

[Moncha]

I'd post pics but can't figure out how

Try this, let me know if you need more.

http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...egory&cid=7#38

[tworavens]

Try this, let me know if you need more.

http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...egory&cid=7#38

Thanks, I got it sorted out. Just didn't have time to find all the right links this morning before work.

Anyone ever seen these? Daimler Ferret, ex NATO scout cars. There's a company in Colorado that mods them to make them street legal, they cost somewhere around $15k. Doesn't look like a VX, I know, but still pretty cool. I think I could put a "trail rated" badge on this and not get sneered at.

[tomdietrying]

I keep thinking of Bart.
You know he had to get a **** ** when he saw that picture. lol
Peace.
Tom

[nfpgasmask]

I keep thinking of Bart.
You know he had to get a **** ** when he saw that picture. lol
Peace.
Tom

LOL, not quite, but that this is wicked!

Bart

[circmand]

Thanks, I got it sorted out. Just didn't have time to find all the right links this morning before work.

Anyone ever seen these? Daimler Ferret, ex NATO scout cars. There's a company in Colorado that mods them to make them street legal, they cost somewhere around $15k. Doesn't look like a VX, I know, but still pretty cool. I think I could put a "trail rated" badge on this and not get sneered at.

Over modified the old Speed Buggy from Saturday morning cartoons

[DLana]

ha-ha-ha !

[blacksambo]

The functional purpose of the VX was multiple surface type, high speed cornering capability. This was made possible by three inovations linked together. Full-time AWD Torque on Demand, which was rear wheel biased. That was unique. Second, external expansion chamber shocks. Third, dual mode transmission linked with the first two advancements. It had 4High and 4Low modes. The total package was functionally revolutionary. Hang onto yours, they will be worth something as automotive firsts someday, soon.

[nfpgasmask]

Bart

[circmand]

Bart

Cant find the 50 cal machine gun option/modification anywhere.