Would you climb any mountain for $25,000 in this 1975 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710M? – Jalopnik

Today’s ad for the Nice Price or No Dice Pinzgauer 710M describes the beast as “The Swiss Army Knife of all-terrain vehicles.” We’ll have to decide whether the price tag puts any limitations on that claim.

Driven by some strange machinations of our pop culture zeitgeist and a particularly hilarious episode of “South Park,” we all share the common understanding that the mysterious alien invaders who have likely traveled thousands of light years to study us are inexplicably up the ass. Although the alien rectal probe is outright dismissed by UFO experts like Brad Lueder in his 2012 book “A UFO Hunter’s Guide,” it’s a trope that isn’t going away. Even today, it represents most people’s greatest fear (and for some, the long-awaited culmination) of the anticipated experience of alien abduction.

This is one possible reason why Ford hasn’t chosen to revive the Probe nameplate in the nearly 30 years since the original model’s demise. Certainly not, I would imagine, if it were applied to a “Deuce” coupe. It’s debatable whether alien fetishes had anything to do with the results of the 1989 Ford Probe GT we looked at yesterday, but few of you were willing to drop the $8,750 the seller was asking for. That resulted in a “No Dice” loss of 64%, ending our study.

First introduced in 1971 as a personnel and material carrier for the military sector, the Pinzgauer gained fame in both municipal and civilian use for its go-anywhere ability. The model was so successful that it enjoyed a production run of more than three decades. With a sturdy center tube-spine chassis, portal axles and short overhangs, the Pinzgauer is designed for exceptional ground clearance and aggressive approach, breakover and departure angles. The forward-steering design, with the engine between the front seats, is also extremely space-saving. This example is an M edition, meaning a soft top covers both the two-seat cabin and the versatile cargo area behind it, making it a convertible you can enjoy in the sun too!

According to the seller, all parts of the truck function as expected, except for the odometer, which appears to have stopped at 1,074. That’s probably in miles and possibly died after going around the horn at least once.

On the plus side, the seller notes a recent oil change, new filters throughout, and a set of relatively new, oversized Cooper tires. Aesthetically, this 710 appears to be in solid condition, with a light patina of surface rust here and there, but nothing of note appears to be going on or in danger of falling off. Also notable is that the high ground clearance and tall body allow for ample storage space under the bed, just in case the next owner has a number of Amples that need storage space.

According to the ad, the truck has a clean title, current registration and “can drive any Jeep, Dodge, Chevy, Ford or Toyota.” For the serious off-roader, or even someone just looking for a quirky collectible that would be fun for parades or a weekend car meet, there’s a lot to like about this Pinzgauer.

What’s your opinion on this Pinzgauer and that $25,000 price tag? Does his reputation precede it, making that a fair deal? Or does that asking price feel like a ‘Puch’ in the gut?

You decide!

Nice prize or no dice:

Monterey, California, Craigslistor go here when the ad disappears.

H/T to DieselOx for the connection!

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