The Cheese Courier of Ceylon: my freind’s Instagram Fever Dream
Most people buy a souvenir on vacation; Angas bought a 2WD, Nissan-swapped Series 1 Land Rover from a stranger on Instagram. From its alleged life as a Sri Lankan cheese delivery rig to its "definitely not a drug runner" modifications, this aluminum beast is the ultimate cautionary tale of late-night internet shopping.
The British Are Coming: A Union Jack Trio at Ressler Audi
There’s nothing quite like the smell of unburnt hydrocarbons and vintage leather on a crisp Montana morning. At this week's Cars & Coffee at Ressler Audi in Bozeman, we weren't just looking at cars; we were looking at a rolling masterclass in British engineering history. Dressed in the colors of the Union Jack, this trio of Triumphs—a refined TR4A, a purist's TR4, and a high-momentum '68 Spitfire—stole the show and reminded us why we love the open-air spirit of Coventry.
Rubithon 2025: Breaking in a New Engine on the World’s Most Iconic Trail
"Less than 100 miles on a new engine and 12 miles of world-class carnage. From Reno's Circus Circus to popping champagne at Rubicon Springs, here is the full breakdown of the Cruisers and Company run at Rubithon 2025."
The Big Thing: Free Tickets, Ghost Riding, and testing the Ineos Grenadier
"Back at XO Overland Ranch for 'The Big Thing' thanks to the 406 Cruisers! From electrical gremlins sidelining the Quartermaster to ghost riding a Grenadier wagon with hill descent, it was another classic day of Montana overlanding."
Mission Accomplished: 406 Cruisers Clean Up Public Lands
Keeping our backcountry pristine is a core value for the 406 Cruisers. What started as a community thread on IH8MUD turned into a successful recovery mission to remove a junked vehicle from our public lands. From the heavy lifting by the crew to building goodwill with the Forest Service, read how we’re working to keep Montana beautiful and our trails open for everyone.
Dunes, Turbos, and Traitors: Testing the 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter at St. Anthony
"From the 'Whole Foods' celebrity treatment to hitting 55mph in the sand. I took the Hatch Adventures Tacoma Trailhunter to St. Anthony to see if it could hold its own against a Bronco Raptor."
Relic Run: Mud, Mountains, and Vintage Iron at White Tail Reservoir
"Vintage FJ40s and deep Montana mud. Our Relic Run to White Tail Reservoir was a masterclass in classic Land Cruiser capability, featuring epic water crossings and some serious trail grime."
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.