James Glickenhaus would buy Steve McQueen’s renowned dune buggy in 2010 – although ‘ScoutDude’ would loudly question its authenticity on this blog’s comment section. How did the “King of Cool” (and cinema’s own Cincinnati Kid) fare with the massive 4×4 dune buggy, the ‘Baja Boot’? Click here to learn the hilarious outcomes of both events - more info also at Steve McQueen Online.

Silodrome - a website that highlights aspects of our “Gasoline Culture” - reveals the fascinating story behind the Baja Boot: a 450 hp dune buggy built in complete secrecy by top GM automotive engineer, Vic Hickey (in just under 4 weeks) and then raced by Steve McQueen in 1968 and then again in 1969. The newest on wheels … actual sounds of the various buggies in action … musical themes capturing the total emotional input of the drivers … music recreating the unique visual characteristics of the different dunesters. The barely-legible text on the front cover points out how Gordon & Rogers’ contribution to the racing community fills a dunester niche that only now is being filled:

Pssst! Click on the link above to play a (shortened) version of “Baja Boot” by Gordon ‘n’ Rogers’ Inter-Urban Electric A & E Pit Crew and Rhythm Band

Beach buggy racing music