PINZGAUER army troop carriers have been released by the Swiss Army. Built in the seventies by Steyr-Puch of Austria, of firearms fame, and manufacturer of the Mercedes G Wagon. Theses vehicles are tough, very sure footed and can be used to haul freight or people on or off road, and they considered easy to handle.
The Attributes of a 25 + Year Old Military Vehicle
To many, buying a 25+ year old ex-military vehicle would seem like a project only for the serious military collector. The fact is that one need not be a military vehicle collector because the Pinzgauer as featured in this article is truly a fun vehicle.
It’s one of those vehicles that strikes up conversations wherever it goes. It’s rugged look and uniqueness plus the fact that it was originally designed for the Swiss military among others make it a different type of collector vehicle. Pinzies, as they are sometimes referred to, are cool looking trucks and they are considered by many as quite reliable.
A Fun Go Everywhere Vehicle
The Pinzgauers imported/brought into the US were typically made from 1972-1976. Restrictions on all import vehicles mandated that anything imported must be 25 years or older. The truth about this unique vehicle is that the Pinzgauer has proven that the original qualities that made this vehicle so appealing to the Swiss military (capability, reliability, & versatility) have also made it an excellent choice as a fun “do everything” vehicle here in the U.S.
The 1973 Pinzgauer 710M 4×4 model featured in this article is currently being used as a tour vehicle. The 4×4 vehicles were later joined by a 6×6 version and by 1985 over 20 000 had been produced, nearly all for military users.
The Pinzgauer is capable of off-road travel well beyond the common SUV.
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