Date:         Thu, 2 Mar 2006 07:17:06 -0800
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From:         rpc <populuxe59@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: NVC: Unimog
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There was discussion on these vehicles a month ago and I couldn't find the link at the time.
  Not Unimog, but a home-built Euro style adventure vehicle that was on e-bay awhile back. Didn't sell. It's in U.S.; Mitsubishi 4x4 diesel.


  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4604241542

  or item no.
  4604241542

  Chris C 90mv


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Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ> wrote:
  >The Mercedes guys seem to venerate them much the same as some of you
>folks do the Synchros. I believe they're considered to be one of the
>most capable offroad rigs around, but apparently they're no fun to
>drive around at anywhere near freeway speeds. When I lived out on the
>farm, I briefly considered buying one to perform as an ag-tractor.
>They're also used in that capacity over in Europe.

They may be good offroad, but on the highway they apparently handle like pigs.
--
Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin
New Zealand
Fossil preparator

Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut