Brian is going to lose his mind over this one. It’s a 1985 Tatra T-815 Czech Built Military 8×8 that has been partially converted into an RV or exploration vehicle. It was supposedly seized during “Operation Desert Storm”, and has only 9800 miles on it. With the ability to carry over 20,000 lbs on the truck itself, and towing capability of 200,000 lbs, I’m not sure there is anything you could dream of taking with you on this bad boy that it wouldn’t carry. It’s insane.

It’s powered by a 355 hp, 8 jillion lb ft of torque, air cooled V12 with twin turbos. Since it’s military spec, it runs on whatever you pour in it. Technically it prefers diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, gasoline, or something like that. We’re sure it will run on any alcohol or solvent like fuel. Hell it might even run on your pee if you drank enough the night before. Hmmmmmm, we should test that.

Anyway, it’s a bad ass, and has a crazy single tube backbone chassis that all the suspension hangs off of, and that encloses all the driveline. It truly is 8 wheel drive thanks to mechanically locking differentials, and it also has fully independent suspension. As a sign of how bad ass they are, keep in mind that Tatra trucks have won the Paris Dakar Rally multiple times. They really do rule.

This particular one has been lengthened about 5 feet and has a really cool frame work built all around the back to make it into an RV or Expedition Vehicle. It has two 12 foot slide outs on the sides, along with a rear storage ramp door, and all kinds of cool features. Lots of stuff to finish it is included, but it’s still going to require a lot of work. We would totally do it if we had the money to buy it and finish it out. Because let’s face it, nobody else will have one. Pull into the local KOA, and you are instantly the kings poop in this bad boy.

Check out the photos, read more from the original ad, and click the link at the bottom if you’ve got $59,000 to make the purchase. It’s only about 30 minutes from my house, so I’ll pick it up for you and can park it at my house. Teee heeee heeeee.

Full Info From Ad:

TATRA T-815 (8×8 Wheel Drive) — “Expedition Vehicle” / R.V. Conversion —– 9,800 miles

V12 Twin Turbo Charged, Air-Cooled Multifuel Engine. This 8×8 Wheel Drive vehicle has a towing capacity of 200,000lbs. Perfect running condition – Only has 9,800 miles on the clock. Not even run in.

This military vehicle was said to have been captured in “Operation Desert Storm”. This partial complete “R.V. Conversion project vehicle is for the “Adventurer Who Dares to Build Their Dream Vehicle”.

DETAILS of CUSTOM PROJECT

CUSTOMIZED: FROM “CARGO-TRUCK” to “R.V”

* CHASSIS MODIFICATION – CUSTOM: Truck has been extended by additional 5ft

* “SLIDE OUTS” – CUSTOM: Fitted with 2-Custom 12ft opposing hydraulic Slide Outs (Hydraulic Pump and all fittings are available but not yet hooked up)

* “SUNDECK” – CUSTOM: A custom fold down “Sun Deck” is located on the Right Rear Side of the vehicle. When folded up (Closed) the “Sun-Deck” seals off the Door Entry Way for added security. When “Sun-Deck” is folded down, you can access the “Tilt-Up-Roof” for the Sun-Deck. The “Sun Deck” roof framing has been pressure tested to accommodate water mist sprayers for additional outdoor relaxation and comfort.

* “ROOF SEATING AREA” – CUSTOM: A roof seating area is located on top of the cab roof and is accessible by stairway leading up from the RV living Area.

* “OBSERVATION DECK” – CUSTOM: Is located on the roof and accessible by stairway leading up from the RV living Area.

* “STORAGE AREA” – CUSTOM: At the rear of the vehicle is a lockable tilt up lift gate to access additional storage area. Perfect for propane tanks and drinking water filtration systems. The “Sun-Deck” railings are configured to be stored in the lift gates frame work.

* WATER & FUEL STORAGE AREA – CUSTOM: Behind the rear wheels of the vehicle and situated in the frame chassis, is an area allocated to add additional fuel and water tanks. Heavy structural design with 1/4″ plating to protect tanks. Note: Tanks need to be fabricated – not included.

* TOW HITCH – CUSTOM: The original complex tow hitch system mounted, on the truck, was removed and relocated into the new heavy duty rear bumper system.

* AIR PURIFICATION: In the rear of the cab is a “Chemical Warfare Air Purification” System which feeds 8-gas masks.

* TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM: Tires can be inflated or pressure dropped from inside the cab (Similar to Military Humvee’s)

* HYDRAULIC WINCH: Is located under the mid section chassis and cables can be routed to the front or rear of the vehicle. This is controlled from the cab area

* WORKSHOP MANUALS: Owner & parts manual is included.

* TOOLS: A variety of tools is included along with gas masks and some spare emergency parts.

At this point the project requires to be cladded on the outside. All interior & exterior plywood paneling has been tailor cut, treated and ready for installation. The outside “Sheet Metal Cladding” has been cut and bent to size and shape and ready for installation – included in price. Note that Hydraulic pump & equipment for the 2-slide outs (12’wide) is available for this project but not included in the above sale price. This also applies to the hydraulic pump system and 4-heavy duty self leveling jacks that are available for the vehicle.

Note that a custom built trailer has also been built for this project. It has additional steel fuel tanks, S/S tanks for water – All this is fabricated into the floor. Not included in the sale of the TATRA T-815.

———- 9,800 Miles (Not Run In Yet)
———- V-12 (Multi-Fuel Engine)
———- V-12 (Multi-Fuel Engine)
———- Twin Turbo Charged
———- Air Cooled
———- 355HP

* VEHICLE CURB WEIGHT:
———- 36,000lbs

* LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY:
———- On Bed: 20,680 Lbs
———- Tow Weight: 220,000 Lbs

* TRACTION:
———- Full Time 8×8 Drive
———- Moment Torque Axle Divider
———- Differential Locks

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE AD AND MAKE THIS ONE YOURS!!!