Date:         Sat, 3 Jan 2004 22:45:07 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Volkswagen / Steyr Noriker 4x4
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Has anyone ever heard about the Noriker?  From what I have read, it is a
Steyr-Puch redesigned VW LT 40 4x4 that was prototyped from 1990 to 1992 as
a potential replacement for the Pinzgauer and direct competition to the
Unimog and other medium load military vehicles.  It was trailed by the
Canadian Army for the replacement of the 1950s 5/4 tonne trucks that they
had.  The Fiat Ducato won the bid (why??) and was built under licence by
Western Star in the early 90s.

Features of this vehicle were a six cylinder turbo Diesel motor, Porthole
axles (borrowed from the Pinzgauer?), 9.00x16 tires, larger fender openings
with expensive looking plastic wheel arches (like the Syncro 16), mega skid
plates, air intake snorkel etc...

If you go to http://www.lt-4x4.de there is a large section on the Noriker.

Now that I have my TriStar, I think I will lust after one of these puppies
if there are any left to be had.

If any one can point me to more information on the Noriker it would be
greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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