EarthCruiser shuts down effective immediately

[timmbuck2]

EarthCruiser is kaput.

EarthCruiser shuts down effective immediately - Autoblog

Oregon-based overland truck builder EarthCruiser has closed suddenly, ending all production and service., because of 'changing market dynamics.'

www.autoblog.com

 

[DaveInDenver]

Should we be surprised in a weak economy for niche market vehicles that cost in excess of $600,000 based on the 4WD NPR platform Fuso stopped supporting in the U.S. a few years ago? Not to mention they were in Bend, OR. Surely not the cheapest overhead or labor pool.

 

[KC Masterpiece]

I always wondered if they actually made money. There are a few up here towards Aspen. I think most spend 99% of their time as a garage queen. Used to also see one in BV on occasion.