Originally a road legal version of a military vehicle it became a brand that symbolized excess and gaudiness of the early 21st century until it all came crashing down. Before that though, the government actually subsidized purchases of its biggest and most ridiculous car.

WARNING: Episode contains a reference to "Mortal Engines" the Peter Jackson box office bomb.

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