- The one-off is the brainchild of designer Joey Ruiter and is a back-to-basics off-roader.
- This unique creation has been on display at SEMA and the Petersen Automotive Museum.
- King shocks provide this rolling piece of art with a solid 25 inches of suspension travel.
Every so often, a car comes along that’s so bizarre, so downright strange, that it’s hard to believe it actually exists. Enter the Reboot Buggy, a quirky off-road vehicle that’s currently up for sale in the US. If you’re in the market for something truly out there, this is the one to watch.
Designed by Joey Ruiter over a decade ago, the Reboot Buggy was envisioned as an ultra-simplistic mode of transport. Drawing inspiration from the horseless carriages of the 1800s, those clunky, pre-automobile contraptions, Ruiter created something that manages to blend the past with the present in a way that makes your head spin. Displayed at both the SEMA Show and the Petersen Automotive Museum, the Reboot Buggy is as much a curiosity as it is a functional off-road vehicle.
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Cars & Bids is currently handling the sale of this oddly captivating creation, and while it may look like a throwback to a simpler time, the Buggy packs a punch. Underneath that minimalist body, a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 has been shoehorned into the chassis, right behind the tiny cabin.
This engine delivers 400 hp through a three-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. There’s no word on how much Ruiter’s creation weighs, but it’s probably pretty light and would likely be absolutely hilarious to drive in anger.
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Unlike the carriages that inspired it, the Buggy focuses on off-road performance and it’s fitted with coilovers from King, giving it more than 25 inches of suspension travel. It rides on 18-inch wheels wrapped in 40-inch Yokohama Geolander mud-terrain tires and also features a winch from WARN Industries.
Given how simple the design of the Buggy is, it comes as no surprise that the interior is very basic. All you’ll find inside are a pair of black leather seats with harnesses, a simple three-spoke steering wheel, and a simple black metal dashboard with some digital readouts.
The listing states the Buggy has been driven just ~1,200 miles (about 1,931 km) since it was built. There’s no word on how well it currently runs, but it would certainly be an interesting addition to any car collection.
Currently up for auction on Cars & Bids, the Buggy is reportedly titled for road use, though we imagine most buyers might be more interested in taking it off the beaten path. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to learn more—or maybe place a bid—you can check out the listing here.
