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Vigilante 4×4 builds on the classic Jeep family based on a custom chassis designed to support power levels up to 1,000 hp.
The Johnson City, Texas-based company specialized in Jeep models sold between 1964 and 1991, often referred to as Full Size Jeeps, and its latest offering is a prime example of the vehicles it made.
First spotted by Motor1, the vehicle shown is an original Jeep Gladiator pickup truck that can be ordered with a variety of modern Hemi V-8s. This one was a 1966 model, and packed a 485 hp 6.4 liter V-8. However, the company is happy to install a 707-hp 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 known as the Hellcat, and there’s also a 1,000-hp option. Buyers have the option of manual or automatic transmission with each powertrain.
The original Jeep chassis was never designed to handle such high output. As a result, the Vigilante 4×4 built its own chassis, using 3D scans of the real body to ensure proper installation. And in addition to the modern powertrain, the Vigilante 4×4 also mounts modern suspension and brake hardware.
For the 1966 Gladiator, the Vigilante 4×4 added four-link suspension with Eibach coil springs and Fox dampers. Braking power comes from six-piston Baer brakes, housed within the 17-inch wheels.
Rull restoration is also part of the Vigilante 4×4 restomod process. The original body is sandblasted and electroplated, and then rebuilt, using original parts or in some cases new parts made to look like the original. This particular restomod features a blue exterior with a cream interior. Materials used in the cabin include leather and Alcantara.
Other popular restomods offered by the Vigilante 4×4 include the original Wagoneer and Cherokee. For the Gladiator, the starting price is $295,000.
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