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The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off

You may not have heard of terradyne Gurkha LAPV, which was built on the chassis of the Ford F-450 Super Duty and was originally designed for law enforcement use.

The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off

However, this particular model, which is currently auctioned through Collecting Cars in Ontario, Canada, is designated as a civilian model.

The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off
The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off

The Gurkha-style bodywork has a B4 armor rating, which has a lighter body panel than most, making it more suitable for civilian use. It also features matte granite ash for a tactical look.

The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off
The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off
The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off

The front of the car is dominated by angular lines, black double hooks and simple round headlights. The hood is also angular, and the Gurkha features a narrow windshield, while its wheels are 20 inches with off-road tires. If you're the kind of person who's afraid of zombie apocalypse, this is exactly the vehicle you need.

The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off

The list notes that Terradyne's off-road kit has also been installed, adding Fox shock absorbers, a 16,500-pound winch, a front differential lock and an on-board high-output air compressor.

The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off
The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off

In terms of power, it is equipped with a 6.7-liter V8 engine that can produce 330 horsepower and is matched with an automatic transmission. While Gurkha offers 6 seats and comes with a 40-gallon main fuel tank and an 80-gallon secondary fuel tank, heated front seats and windshields, an upgraded Alpine sound system, and a walkie-talkie, many of the internal components are distilled directly from the F-450.

The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off
The highest bid is $165,000, and the Gurkha armored vehicle is being auctioned off

The car has traveled more than 25,000 kilometers (about 15,500 miles) and is currently bidding up to $165,000.

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