Bandeirante is the Portuguese word for pioneer or explorer. It’s also the Brazilian-made version of a sweet, yet elusive vehicle, better known as a Toyota Landcruiser. I’ve been looking for a Bandeirante since I got here. It’s really my dream vehicle, but since I’ve only found 2 in the city of Altamira, and neither of the owners wanted to sell, I moved on.
A couple days ago things seemed to fall into place…
In the morning, I found out that we had received a donation that would help in the purchase of a much needed vehicle. Later that same morning, I ran into a guy that I had seen a week earlier. He had a Bandeirante, but he was leaving that morning for another state. He was willing to sell it to me, but the price seemed way too high. I passed on the deal and didn’t think much more about it. So when I saw him again, a week later, I was surprised. This time, he was a little more desperate. The price had come down $3,000, so I bought it.
In the morning, I found out that we had received a donation that would help in the purchase of a much needed vehicle. Later that same morning, I ran into a guy that I had seen a week earlier. He had a Bandeirante, but he was leaving that morning for another state. He was willing to sell it to me, but the price seemed way too high. I passed on the deal and didn’t think much more about it. So when I saw him again, a week later, I was surprised. This time, he was a little more desperate. The price had come down $3,000, so I bought it.
When I mentioned it was my dream vehicle, don’t get too excited. It takes a certain twisted mind to dream like this. It’s a 1978, has a Mercedes Benz diesel that sounds like a tractor and windshield wipers, and that’s about it. For some reason Brin doesn’t share my dream, or even the desire to drive it. We are still on the lookout for a VW Bug that Brin can use for around town. That way she will still have a vehicle if I leave on a trip. We are also thinking the Bandeirante will be an idea vehicle to let pastors use on trips to the bush. It was amazing to see God orchestrate things this way. I can’t wait to get it all muddy!
5 comments:
Looks like a sweet vehicle, reminds me of the one you used to drive in PNG. I can see it stacked high with a pile of building supplies and camping equipment and a team of unsuspecting US volunteers to go do a project somewhere in the bush. It looks like the vehicle you would want to drive. Congratulations on your find!
How cool is that! Come on...it looks like a fun ride. Back to Land Cruiser heaven!
This looks a little similar: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tequilla/194947970/
carrão eim ?!
pow gostei rsrrsrs
xauuuu
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ass. allison
ei josh eu quero falar que, você tem um carro muito bom, para nossa região transamazônica, o teu carro tem muita força, eu gostei, você tem um BIG carro (carrão)
tchau até mais... assina. allison
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