DUAL-CAB ute sales may be surging, but we doubt you’ve seen one like this out on the tracks.

That’s because this left-of-field dual cab stems from the crazy idea of its owner, Peter Thorpe, who chopped the venerable Y62 Patrol to create the ultimate all-rounder.

What makes it so special? Well, apart from the dual-cab conversion – which you can read all about here (https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/custom-4x4s/custom-nissan-y62-patrol-dual-cab-ute-review) – the rig has some neat aftermarket kit.

Aftermarket gear: – Canopy by WF Fabrications, Bendigo – 60L Engel fridge/freezer – Clear View Easy Slide – Dual spare-wheel carrier – ARB front winch bar, with Warn winch – ARB side-steps – ARB side-rails – ARB Intensity spotties and light bar – TJM Airtec snorkel (with a Unichip) – Pro Comp Xtreme MT2 315/70 R17 tyres – Black Rock Crawler 17×8-inch steel rims – Two-inch lift and ARB BP51 remote-res shocks – Airbag Man airbags (rear) – 150L Long Ranger fuel tank

“I’m absolutely rapt with it,” owner Peter said, “… it just outperforms anything I have ever had. It’s just an amazing vehicle off-road.

“I’ve had heaps of vehicles – Toyotas, loads of other Nissans – but to be honest there’s nothing else that really compares to it.”

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