Garage Kept Motors
420 36TH ST. SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548
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The 2013 Reboot Buggy, designed and built by Michigan-based artist Joey Ruiter, is a one-of-a-kind creation that combines functionality with a strikingly unique design. Ruiter, who gained attention for his previous creation, the Consumer Car, crafted the Reboot Buggy as a minimalist, back-to-basics form of transportation. Drawing inspiration from the early horseless carriages of the late 19th century, the Buggy is a bold statement in both automotive and artistic expression. It is fully street-legal and titled in Michigan, and its rugged design and off-road capabilities set it apart from nearly any other vehicle on the road.
At the heart of the Reboot Buggy is a Chevrolet-sourced 6.3-liter stroker V8 engine. While exact figures for its horsepower are not provided, it is estimated to produce around 400 horsepower, delivering a powerful and responsive performance. This mid-mounted engine, paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission, powers the rear wheels and ensures that the Buggy can handle a wide range of off-road challenges. The engine is kept cool with an aluminum radiator and an electric cooling fan, while a FAST fuel-injection system and MSD ignition system provide reliability and smooth operation.
The Reboot Buggy is equipped with an array of components designed to maximize its off-road capability. The steel frame serves as a solid foundation, supporting a suspension system that includes King Shocks coilovers, which provide an impressive 25 inches of wheel travel. The suspension, coupled with 40-inch Yokohama Geolandar mud-terrain tires mounted on 18-inch XD wheels, ensures that the Buggy can tackle rough terrain with ease. Additionally, the Ford Explorer-sourced braking system, including spindles and a hydraulic power steering system, enhances the Buggy's handling, offering the driver a comfortable and controlled experience both on and off the road.
The interior of the Reboot Buggy is as functional as its exterior. It features sport seats with Crow Enterprizes harnesses, ensuring the driver and passenger are securely strapped in for high-performance driving. A quick-release steering wheel offers convenience, while the digital instrument cluster and FAST display on the dashboard provide critical vehicle data at a glance. The inclusion of a heater and a kill switch behind the seats adds further practicality, ensuring the Buggy can be used in various climates and situations. The unique design extends to the exterior, with black paint applied to various suspension system components for added flair.
A standout feature of the Reboot Buggy is its ability to serve as both a functional off-roader and a piece of art. The minimalist design, while simple in its approach, requires immense attention to detail and craftsmanship. Ruiter?s goal was to create a vehicle that was inexpensive, easy to repair, and efficient, and he achieved this by building the Buggy with basic tools over a period of nine months. The result is a car that blurs the line between form and function, with every aspect of its design carefully considered to reflect its utilitarian purpose.
Having been displayed at the prestigious SEMA show and in the Petersen Automotive Museum, the Reboot Buggy has garnered significant attention for its unique blend of automotive engineering and artistic vision. Its distinctive look and off-road capabilities make it a rare gem in the automotive world. Whether you?re drawn to it for its engineering prowess, artistic value, or sheer individuality, the Reboot Buggy stands as a testament to creative innovation in the automotive industry, offering an unforgettable driving experience unlike any other.
| Year: | 2013 |
| Make: | Reboot |
| Model: | Buggy |
| Mileage: | 1331 |
| Exterior Color: | Black |
| Interior Color: | Black |
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| Stock: | 251001 |
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| Vin: | MI0127A262X071013 |
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Garage Kept Motors, LLC specializes in classic and specialty online auto sales.
For our consignors, we are the only auto brokers that offer a Transparent Sale Disclosure. This means, when a car sells, we provide an exact copy of the Bill of Sale. We do this so our clients know exactly who bought their car, where it went, and most importantly how much we sold it for. No funny business.
For our buyers, our vehicles are listed on the Internet, with over 100 photos, including undercarriage pictures, and walk-around videos of the vehicles running plus a narrative-style write-up of the cars history and features. Our international exposure allows us to sell cars across the globe, and we sell a majority of them out of state and overseas. We deliver honesty and consistency in our photos and descriptions, a “no surprise” approach, so buyers, both near and far, can invest with confidence sight unseen. We are not a gallery. Vehicles can be seen locally by appointment as potential buyers are given our undivided attention.
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