Now here’s a breathtaking one-of-a-kind creation: A custom-built aluminum pod built on top of a fully-refurbished Defender chassis! Called the Auroch by designer/builder Tom Duckworth, this is no ordinary truck bed camper. The entire thing was built using early 20th-century airplane and automotive building techniques.
Not only is the vehicle itself ready for any off-roading adventure, the pod on top has the creature comforts of home, including a four-seater dinette that transforms into a bed, and a hob/fridge in the mini kitchenette. This is the first of more Aurochs to come, and it’s up for sale. Tell us what you think in the comments!
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Aluminum Overlander by Tom Duckworth
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Here’s Tom with the Defender, pre-conversion
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The rough skeleton of the pod taking shape.
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Now the wood slats! Look at how intricate that is.
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Time to put the aluminum on top.
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Carefully fitting each piece.
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The finished result!
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Bamboo on the interior.
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Hatch in the back opens up for airflow.
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What a unique shape!
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Windows open on gas struts.
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The seating area converts to a bed.
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Close up of the gorgeous details.
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VIDEO: Defender Overlander
Description:
Our unique, aircraft inspired habitation pod is a fully handcrafted structure made from polished aluminium. It is handcrafted using the same techniques that built pre-war cars and vintage aircrafts, such as the spitfire, and it means a lot to us to keep them alive.
Highlights:
- Galley kitchen complete with an induction hob
- Six-seater sitting area with a four-seater dining table
- Table transitions to a queen-sized double bed.
- Bamboo interior for strength, weight and aesthetics
- Currently, for sale for £250,000
- Full Victron electrical system
- Dometic compressor fridge
- Eberspacher diesel heater when off grid
- Truma Saphir Comfort AC unit w/ electrical heating element for when plugged into shore power
- 85 L water tank with a 15 L water heater, which can be heated from the engine or electrically to run the external warm shower.
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That is really nice and simple layout. And what craftsmanship!!. Well done.
Great craftsmanship! Working with aluminum needs special skill sets. Awesome!
Aesthetically a horrible nightmare (to me) but practicality sheer brilliance (again to me)
Damn, now I’m confused… LOL
I may be wrong but this van doesn’t appear to be much more than a vehicle to drive and sleep in.
Wow! This is like an amazing and beautiful work of art. Such precision and grace. Lovely lines with an unexpectedly classy and gorgeous interior. You’re an artist!
A state of art in craftsmen ship and it has it’s price.
A company named Avion built this style truck campers in 8 and 10 foot length in the 60ties of the last century. But they had a bathroom which this one lacks.
However, i believe the builders got inspired by the vintage one.