Right then, let's talk about the 6x6 944, shall we? And no, that's not a secret nuclear launch code. It's what happens when someone looks at a Porsche 944 and thinks, "You know what this needs? More wheels and a bloody great big bed in the back." Now, the 6x6 944 isn't something that rolled off the production line in Stuttgart. Oh no, this is what happens when a bloke with too much time on his hands, a garage full of Porsche parts, and a complete disregard for common sense decides to have a go at automotive alchemy. This 6x6 944 started life as a perfectly respectable 1987 Porsche 944. But then, over the course of 26 years - yes, you heard that right, 26 years - it underwent a transformation more dramatic than Madonna's career. The result? A six-wheeled pickup truck that looks like it escaped from a Mad Max movie directed by Ferdinand Porsche's ghost. Image Credits: TuningBlog, available at [link] The mad genius behind this 6x6 944 spent over 2,500 hours on the build. That's longer than it takes to binge-watch every episode of Top Gear, including the ones with the other blokes. And let me tell you, the attention to detail is staggering. The rear bed is lined with oak, for heaven's sake. It's like a sauna back there, but for your luggage. Power for this 6x6 944 comes from a 3.0-liter four-cylinder Porsche engine churning out 240 horsepower. Now, that might not sound like much for a vehicle with more wheels than a Tesco's trolley, but remember, this is a Porsche engine. It's probably capable of powering a small moon if you asked it nicely. Image Credits: Motorheads, available at [link] Inside the 6x6 944, it's business as usual... if your usual business involves driving a sports car that thinks it's a pickup truck. There are special 'Porsche Pickup' badges on the steering wheel, just in case you forget what you're driving. As if that were possible. Now, if you're thinking of popping down to your local Porsche dealer and ordering a 6x6 944, I've got some bad news for you. This is a one-off creation, currently up for auction in Germany. And the starting bid? A mere €99,990. That's about the price of a nice house in some parts of the world. Or, you know, a perfectly normal Porsche that doesn't have a pickup bed. Image Credits: Motorheads, available at [link] But let's be honest, if you're the type of person who looks at a 6x6 944 and thinks "Yes, that's exactly what I need in my life," then you're probably not too concerned about trivial things like practicality or fiscal responsibility. Thus, what've we learned? That with enough time, money, and disregard for reason, you can turn anything into a pickup truck. Even a Porsche.
