This vehicle is a Chenowth DPV (Desert Patrol Vehicle) modified for export to S. America (fitted with a snorkel). It has the same VW engine and similar weapons mounts as the vehicles produced for the SEALs in the late 80s and run during Desert Storm etc. The cargo baskets are much smaller in this vehicle.

The company that made this car was in Escondido CA, but has since gone out of business. They made only 60-80 cars in the 3 seat milspec config, but made many more for racing – such as cars for the famous Baja 500 and the Panamint.

I talked to owner of this one since I recognized the car straight off – he picked it up in running condition for surprisingly little.

Did anyone else go? I ran into the Chieftain there – alas, his trademark black cavalry hat was not unique this time.