Throwback to my favorite Auto Show vehicle

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What was yours?

Mine was the 1997 Dodge T-Rex. 6x6 monster that was just all kinds of awesomeness. I remember seeing this truck in person at 12 years old thinking it was the coolest thing I had ever seen before. Yes I know we have the Merc 6x6 now, but that thing cost about $600,000 more than the T Rex would have.

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They even took one to Moab

T-Rex Features:

high-output 8-liter Magnum V-10 engine:

500 hp / 600 foot pounds high

four-speed automatic

computer-controlled adaptive air-suspension system

six-wheel drive tandem axle design

8 1/2' cargo box

inter-axle differentials providing full-time capability

Heavy-duty front transfer case with high torque capability

External rear transfer case mounted on the second axle to divert power to the third axle

five-position electric shift system:

full-time four-wheel drive on the rear axles full- or part-time six-wheel drive with front axle engaged


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Kinja'd!!! RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 450X_FTW
01/11/2016 at 11:29

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The Plymouth Pronto Spyder. Okay, so maybe I was 12 at the time.


Kinja'd!!! Brickman > 450X_FTW
01/11/2016 at 11:59

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I had a Nikko RC T-rex :D

Always loved the Jeepster concept. Some designs are even used in the current Wrangler.

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Kinja'd!!! 450X_FTW > Brickman
01/11/2016 at 12:04

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You lucky SOB. Now i’m on Ebay trying to find one

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Kinja'd!!! Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > 450X_FTW
01/11/2016 at 12:09

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Pontiac Piranha. I may have been 7, but I was so upset when I never got to see it on showroom floors. The Vibe that was derived from the concept was a huge let down.

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Kinja'd!!! pip bip - choose Corrour > 450X_FTW
01/12/2016 at 03:17

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Holden VT Commodore coupe.

became new Monaro then Pontiac GTO.


Kinja'd!!! Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > 450X_FTW
01/12/2016 at 10:51

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I even had the 1:24 model of this. My cousin got the “Corvette Indy” model and we built them side by side.