Just Some of the Vehicular Insanity We’ve Experienced This Year

Trucks that technically fit into certain categories, but live on another planet entirely.

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The automotive news cycle is a peculiar one. Report on it long enough, and it’ll start to seem like a torrent of horsepower figures, Nürburgring lap times, never-ending lists of optional extras and, sometimes, sensible price tags. But take a step back and you’ll notice, dotted throughout the yearly news feed, gems of absolute automotive insanity — cars and trucks that technically fit into certain categories, but live on another planet entirely. Take our word for it: There are still many characters and personalities hidden throughout the automotive realm who still have a sense of humor vast enough to build and put these monstrosities on the road.

The F250R MegaRaptor

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It’ll eat an F-150 Raptor for breakfast.

A Defender on Steroids

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It’s certainly not your typical East Coast Defender build.

The 8×8 Russian Overlander

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Russia seems to have a penchant for building ridiculous all-terrain vehicles.

A Jeep With No Equal

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It’s packing a lot more than just a lift kit and a matte black paint job.

More Luxury Than Most Can Handle

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It’s got portal axels, a V12 and cupholders that heat your drink.