definition of a proper off road vehicle ?

QrizB ([email protected]) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
saying :

>>Anyway the program was about off roaders of various sorts and they
>>featured some huge trucks that were I think used for tank recovery.
>>They showed them driving around and old quarry and they looked
>>unstoppable, as I imagine they were if they were used for tank
>>recovery.
>>
>>I'd say they are a proper off road vehicle, they looked great fun.
>>Anyone see the same program who knows what they were?

> It's not the program you're referring to, but mihgt I recommend trying
> to catch the Europa Truck Trial on Eurosport. It's almost as
> compelling as that mad Icelandic racing thing.

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"Simon Barr" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> In article <[email protected]>, Jukka wrote:
> > Mon, 09 Feb 2004 21:30:20 GMT "Clive" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >> Unimog
> >
> > Another vote here
> >
> >> Clive
> >
>
> A couple of years ago I saw a program on cable with that old bloke who
> used to do rallying who was also on top gear for a bit. Can't remember
> his name. Tony something?
>
> Anyway the program was about off roaders of various sorts and they
featured
> some huge trucks that were I think used for tank recovery. They showed
> them driving around and old quarry and they looked unstoppable, as I
> imagine they were if they were used for tank recovery.
>
> I'd say they are a proper off road vehicle, they looked great fun. Anyone
> see the same program who knows what they were?
>
>
> --
Did they have insane back wheel articulation? Scammel Explorers? a bit old
but they were used for tank recovery... or all recovery, there was one for
sale for $13000, or about 4500 quid... outside my budget but I woulda loved
to get it...

In article <[email protected]>, rnf2 wrote:
>
> Did they have insane back wheel articulation? Scammel Explorers? a bit old
> but they were used for tank recovery... or all recovery, there was one for
> sale for $13000, or about 4500 quid... outside my budget but I woulda loved
> to get it...
>
>

That's the one!! I just did a quick google for some info and it seems
they were a development of a 1920's design called the pioneer. They
were made in the fifties it seems. They are 6 wheel drive and one of their
best features is 'insane' articulation.

I found one link claiming that one was only sold out of service in '93!

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"Simon Barr" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
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> In article <[email protected]>, rnf2 wrote:
>>
>> Did they have insane back wheel articulation? Scammel Explorers? a
>> bit old but they were used for tank recovery... or all recovery,
>> there was one for sale for $13000, or about 4500 quid... outside my
>> budget but I woulda loved to get it...
>>
>>
>
> That's the one!! I just did a quick google for some info and it seems
> they were a development of a 1920's design called the pioneer. They
> were made in the fifties it seems. They are 6 wheel drive and one of
> their best features is 'insane' articulation.

Insane articulation indeed: http://mysite.freeserve.com/minesagreenun
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"QrizB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On 24 Feb 2004 08:31:47 GMT, Simon Barr <[email protected]> wrote:
> It's not the program you're referring to, but mihgt I recommend trying
> to catch the Europa Truck Trial on Eurosport. It's almost as
> compelling as that mad Icelandic racing thing.
>

Is that on again? When?

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