I can't think of anything good that hasn't been already mentioned, but I do wonder if the '70s Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste(known as the Plymouth Arrow in the US, along with various other names around the world) has ever been in a video game? I know they have been used for rallying and modified versions for drag racing.

That reminds me of the Metropolitan fire truck the same company built.

If my memory serves correct, I remember that early Land Rovers where able to run on banana oil.

Oh, cool-thanks!

This is great, but a thought comes to mind: all the modern trips take place on paved and maintained roads. Someone needs to find an off-road route that people can take cross-country these days and then have at least one team try to do it in a two wheel drive car. How would that be for a more equivalent version of the…

Wow, there is a lot of bullshit here! Most seem to do with power claims.

Some rather crazy engines out there, but one I keep remembering is the Ford T-drive. A transversely mounted straight eight in a front wheel drive vehicle, possible due to the transmission placed underneath the engine and taking power from the center.

Also, for those into old GMC and Chevrolet trucks, I recommend Stovebolt;

Here is something interesting: from 2002 to 2005, available on Silverado/Sierra trucks and Suburbans/Yukon, was the Delphi Corp.-developed "Quadrasteer"; that is, four wheel steering.

Further testing

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