1977 Steyr Puch Pinzgauer 712k

For consignment, a 1977 Steyr Puch Pinzgauer 712k with a title verified 27,817 actual miles, recorded as 44,786 kilometers. This example was refurbished in 1994 and comes to you with operating instructions, an Austrian diagram showing the '94 updates, and receipts for work done by Pinzgauer experts during the consignor's ownership. 

Exterior
Light a breadbox on six wheels, the Pinzgauer is a rolling clinic of right angles with long, riveted steel panels in Olive Drab and a perfectly vertical, tall windshield. We do find some rounded edges in the corners of the rear door's windows where G-wagon type tail light ride low with a tubular bumper hugging the edge. From the side, the height is evident and the body perches high over the wheels, all six of the 15-inch five lug steel wheels with 245/75R15 tires all terrain tires with an early 2019 date code. Up top, there are a plethora of tie downs and a circular hatch in front while side mirrors extend outward, adding to the overall width. There are no dents and the paint has an appropriate aged patina that looks battle ready. 

Interior
Olive green dominates the interior where things are definitely utilitarian, starting in the back with various shelves and storage units, a gray cloth wall covering, pegboard like inserts and headliner, equipment, and a couple of green vinyl bucket seats. Two more buckets are up front and flank the engine cover while a simple three spoke steering wheel presents to the driver and fronts a typically simple dashboard with a series of illustrated indicator lights over a speedometer and gas gauge. A number of levers reside in the center which we translate as axle drive, rear lock, and front lock, but your instruction manual will be helpful here. Steel plates reside on the floor along with a shifter while the wall, ceiling, and inner doors are barren steel. 

Drivetrain
Between the front occupants lives an air cooled 152.3ci inline four cylinder, rated at 87 horsepower and fueled by a 1-barrel carburetor. There's a 5-speed manual and a 2-speed transfer case with 2.85 gears in each axle. 

Undercarriage
Typical surface rust and patina is found underneath but dry conditions are noted. Power drum brakes are supplied to each wheel and a single exhaust and stock style muffler are onboard. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in the back.   

Drive-Ability
We thumb through the manual and find our way onto the test loop, looking for some Humvees to climb, but all we find is flat terrain. The driving experience is unique and the shock factor of seeing one of these on the street, we imagine, would be over the top. We find all functional items on this low mileage military unit to be in working order and we return to the mall to find a room big enough to house it. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

Think of it as a Glock on wheels, it's not the prettiest thing out there, kind of boxy, but built by Austrians to be reliable, capable, safe, and functional. Given the overlanding craze right now, our imagination went to outfitting this thing like a camper, but it could also be the ultimate winter ride or off road adventurer as is. And it will be a big hit at military truck shows or any car show for that matter! 

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