This flat-out bonkers 6x6 Ford Raptor Bus serves as a reminder to us all that Vans can be extremely cool!
In Soviet Russia...
What started out as a mild restomod project on an old Ford E-Series at Russian shop Ford-Market quickly spiraled into an outside-the-box six-wheel creation that they're calling the Raptor Bus. This humongous off-roading van is ready for all kinds of wild adventures. Either that or putting the fear of god into the hearts of other drivers in traffic!
Photos: Ford-Market
That Escalated Quickly
The folks at Ford-Market started by adding a nice lift to the van at first. But as cool as a van with a decent lift might look, that wasn't quite enough to satisfy the Russian shop in their quest to create a super van. Before long, a third row of wheels was added to the build. And to give the van a look that matches its personality, they also decided to give the Ford a new fascia.
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Raptor Inspiration
They rearranged the front of the van and transplanted a grille and headlights from the Ford F-150 Raptor. They also added in a modified version of the Raptor's front bumper to complete the look at the front. Keeping with the Raptor theme, a set of custom F-150 taillights were worked into the rear of the six-wheeler as well.
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Attention-Grabber
Having completed the facelift, Ford-Market then proceeded to add another level of in-your-face-ness to their monster by painting it in bright red. The exterior was finished off with custom Raptor-inspired fender flares that stretch over both rear wheels on each side.
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Nicely Built
From where we're sitting, this looks like a rather well-put-together build, at least visually speaking. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to find much info into the mechanical upgrades that have gone into the creation of the 6x6 Raptor Bus. Though it does appear that it's indeed a 6-wheel-drive vehicle, and that third axle isn't just for show.
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Ultimate Off-Roader
If Ford-Market's Instagram page is any indication, these crazy Russians know what they're doing when it comes to building capable off-roaders. And if the 6x6 Ford Raptor Bus can perform as well as it commands attention, it has to be one of the most insane builds we've ever seen. Plus, we can think of at least a few friends living in the Midwestern United States that would love one of these!
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