Ever wonder what kind of car would still be going after the collapse of civilization? What would you choose to drive for survival in a post-apocalyptic reality where you fight for survival-and fuel? More importantly, what will run the longest on the least amount of maintenance? I present to you my list of nominees for robustness in the face of anarchy:
Mercedes Benz W123 Diesel cars. Made from 1976-1985, these have the distinction of being the most likely to hit one million miles. Even 24 years after they were last built, they are still plentiful.
Toyota Hi-Lux Pickup. Beloved of warlords and revolutionaries everywhere for their simplicity and robustness. Even dropping one with an imploding building or drowning it in salt water for 6 hours won't kill it, as Top Gear proved. Extra points for a diesel.
Nissan Pickups. If they can survive pizza delivery for hundreds of thousands of miles, they can survive anything!
Anything with a slant six.
I know my list is lacking, so please. Add to it!
Mercedes Benz W123 Diesel cars. Made from 1976-1985, these have the distinction of being the most likely to hit one million miles. Even 24 years after they were last built, they are still plentiful.
Toyota Hi-Lux Pickup. Beloved of warlords and revolutionaries everywhere for their simplicity and robustness. Even dropping one with an imploding building or drowning it in salt water for 6 hours won't kill it, as Top Gear proved. Extra points for a diesel.
Nissan Pickups. If they can survive pizza delivery for hundreds of thousands of miles, they can survive anything!
Anything with a slant six.
I know my list is lacking, so please. Add to it!