Tobacco Root Tranquility & Trail Troubles: North Meadows 2024
"North Meadows in the Tobacco Roots delivered! Backgammon by the lake, Andrew's epic First-Gen 4Runner, my 'swamp creature' undercarriage, and a broken rear sway bar made for another memorable 406 Cruisers adventure."
I Expected New Balances. I Got Alicia.
You know the stereotype. Corvette pulls in, you brace yourself. But this murdered-out C7 had a plot twist — and somehow my cute little Fiat ended up in the conversation. A random Target run turned into a twenty-minute car talk and a stoplight challenge I fully intend to honor.
Conquering the Montana Sky: 406 Cruisers in Cooke City 2024
"Our 2024 Cooke City trip with 406 Cruisers was epic! An FJ45 from Canada, stunning mountain climbs, and a photo lineup (60, 45, 80 Series + wildflowers) worthy of TLCA Trails Magazine."
The LC250: Not Quite a "Real" Land Cruiser, But Way Better Than Your 4Runner
"Is the new LC250 a 'real' Land Cruiser? I took a Heritage Edition with only 35 miles on the clock out to the XO Overland Ranch to find out. Between the 'cheating' crawl control and the flex test, the results might surprise you."
Moab Mayhem & Miracles: My 2024 Cruise Moab Recap
"From a $500 Gambler Toyota defying the odds to field-fixing a sheared panhard mount on a 100 Series, Cruise Moab 2024 was pure chaos. Plus, a first look at Johnny’s blue 1972 FJ40 bob.
The Chancellor’s Choice: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 "Adenauer"
Named after the West German Chancellor, the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 is the pinnacle of mid-century luxury. From its Gullwing-derived engine to its dignified silhouette, this "Adenauer" W186 is a masterclass in German engineering.
Crashing the Rover Party: A Date with "Oxford"
I showed up to a Land Rover meet in my Lexus expecting to make jokes about oil leaks. Instead, I found "Oxford," the 1955 Series I that drove from London to Singapore and proved that 10% really do make it home.
