Baja Boot Buggy

The Baja California peninsula is a state of Mexico. In 1962, a 1,000 mile race is held here for the first time, through the predominantly rugged, desert like landscape with unpaved roads full of potholes and strewn with boulders.

A fantastic challenge for actor and car enthusiast Steve McQueen. Even with a well prepared rally car, the Baja race cannot be driven; you need heavier equipment for that. Steve McQueen manages to persuade car manufacturer General Motors to design this 'Baja Boot Buggy' for him. The special tubular chassis was developed and built by NASA space experts. A Chevrolet V8 was used as the power source. From 1967 to 1975, McQueen takes part in the Baja race, and his 1971 'Baja Boot' is regarded as one of the most innovative off road racers ever built.