If you’re a fan of military vehicles you can always go out and buy ex-army stuff. But if you want something a bit different – and especially if you happen to have a Ford Excursion taking up space in the garage – then JD3, an automotive design and fabrication company run by Jeremy Dixon based in Tucson, Arizona can help.
The JD3 Rockzilla is a monster of a machine. Available in either two or four seat versions, and powered by whatever engine came in the donor Excursion – either diesel or gas, the build time for a Rockzilla is approximately four months. Amazingly, due to the fact all parts are Ford, it can be serviced at any Ford dealership in the US!
Street legal in most states, the JD3 Rockzilla has been designed to cope with mud, sand or rocks. That’s primarily due to the massive 54-inch Micheline off-road tires. Naturally fuel economy isn’ t on a par with a Prius, and when cruising at 75 mph the V10 gasoline powered version gets around 11 MPG.
If this looks like your thing, then start saving. Prices, not including the donor vehicle, start at $50,000. If you just want one off-the-shelf and you let Jeremy source the donor vehicle you’re looking at $75,000. If you want a four-seater version and start adding some options like additional lights, music, heater, winches, lockers, aftermarket axles, rear steer, rock rams then the price could be as much as £150,000.
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