Like noted earlier my first exposure was Wild Kingdom. I wanted to be Jim jumping off that seat attached to the bumper tackling animals. nex in the early 80's a guy named Packy drove one to work every day. I thought it was the coolest vehicle. Next I was at a party and got into a conversation with a guy who was rebuilding one. He had a parts manual and talked about how the vehicle was bolted together. Then around 1995 I bought my first one. Been addicted to them ever since!!
I am told by a friend I have a sickness!!