Sometimes, the one-off builds we see are so nice that it seems like a shame to see them get dirty. Well, this rock crawler build, called 38 Special, does get dirty because that’s what it’s supposed to do. The owner of this buggy is an avid off-roader who has owned several other offroad vehicles, but wanted something unique this time around. So he commissioned builder Adam Woodley to create something different.
The inspiration for this buggy is the Chevy 1938 pickup, and it shows in the front end of the buggy. However, the chassis is not some old ladder frame design but a full tube frame. Attached to it are four-link suspensions front and rear, with Fox 16-inch coilovers controlling its movement. This buggy also has hydraulic 4-wheel steering which uses aluminum links and rolls on 39-inch BF Goodrich tires.
Power comes from a Chevy 6-liter V8 with 480 horsepower and 450 plus lb-ft. of torque. If you think this buggy is a rough and tumble affair, know that it’s got a full complement of electronics, such as multiple cameras that feed their input into a single 7" monitor. A Racepack digital gauge cluster displays various screens showing engine rpm, water temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage, oil temperature and fuel pressure. A high-end stereo system has also been installed. And to ensure that the owner’s offroad pursuits don’t leave him thirsty, a custom built-in cooler hold 2 dozen canned drinks.
This buggy has won multiple awards on the car show circuit but rather than keeping it a trailer queen, the owner uses his 38 Special for the purpose it was built for.
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