This 1973 Tatra 813 8×8 is perfect for the daily commute, with a tire inflation system on all eight wheels, roof hatches, and a cab air filtration system in case of chemical warfare. It is apparently ex-DDR East German Army and runs a 12-cylinder Diesel engine. Find it here on eBay in Quakertown, Pennsylvania with a Buy-It-Now of $9k. Special thanks to BaT reader Axel C. for this submission!

Only four photos are included in the auction description, and we’d love to see the inner workings of the cab, engine, and drivetrain. The seller claims that $6000 in spare parts are included in the sale.

There looks to be rust in at least the tailgate panel, and a variety of heavy duty hitches are included. Many of the photos we’ve found via Google shows these hauling trailers with tanks loaded on them. Other shots show these with external cages and sponsor livery used in endurance competition events. The California Melee outlaws trucks and wagons, but we bet this Tatra could snag an exemption from the organizers.

A search on YouTube reveals extensive trials use in Europe that puts USA off-road competitions like the Top Truck Challenge to shame. Below is some footage from those events.