Join the fight to keep Montana’s Blue Lake Trail open. Get the latest updates on the Main Boulder Road bridge repairs, FEMA funding reallocations, and how you can help protect backcountry access in Park County.

"A standard Tuesday rip through Bridger Canyon turned into a high-stakes game of follow-the-leader when a Black Beauty GT4 appeared in my rearview. I was pushing my Fiat to the limit, but this Porsche was glued to my bumper. Check out the story (and the shots) of the girl who chased me down just to talk shop."

There’s a specific kind of magic you only find miles past the last paved road, and this week on Revenue Flats, I found it in a gold third-gen Toyota pickup. This isn’t just a "built" truck; it’s a rolling masterclass in self-sufficiency, featuring a cockpit that looks like a fighter jet, a triple-battery setup, and a custom interior where the passenger seat was sacrificed for the ultimate trail dog. Watching this magnificent rig roll into the sunset was like watching a lunar rover depart for a mission.

Bellissima! I first spotted this vibrant red 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider downtown, then found it on Craigslist. With only 11,000 original miles and that classic The Graduate aesthetic, she felt like a dream—but she was also a major red flag. From hidden rust concerns to temperamental Italian ignitions, this is the story of the one that got away. Ciao Bella!

White sandy beaches in Montana? They exist! But getting to Whitetail Reservoirmeans navigating deep mud and total mechanical failure. Read about our latest adventure involving a tethered Nissan, a "fishless" fly fisherman, and an epic sunset that made the cold night worth it.

Mamma Mia! There’s nothing like the scream of a turbocharged Italian engine weaving through a sea of orange cones. I took my "spicy Italian Miata"—the Abarth 124 Spider—to the SW SCCA event at The Commons to show off her racing stripes and pure Veleno. We finished 13th overall, beat out the other Alfa, and left with a few battle scars to prove it. Forza Abarth!

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.

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.

"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."

"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."

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.

"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."

"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."

"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."

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.

"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."

"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."

"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.

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.

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.