Budweiser Land Cruiser (1924): Budmobile

Один из 8 рекламных авто компании Budweiser, построенный на шасси Dorris.

During Prohibition the brewing giant Anheuser-Busch of St. Louis, Missouri manufactured a series of outstanding promotional automobiles. From the 1920's through early 1930's, the Anheuser-Busch Vehicle Department produced eight inboard styled cruisers on automobile chassis. Four versions of the unusual automobiles were created. The original "Bevo Boat," named after A-B’s non alcoholic beer, the Budweiser, Budweiser II and lastly the Budweiser III. These cars were set up with the finest appointments available. Luxury all the way; detailed with leather upholstery, thick carpets, fine woods, and radio equipped. Step plates on either side allowed entry into the door-less vehicles. A large cannon adorned the bow as well as two operating cannons mounted on both rear fenders. An aft mounted flag staff along with anchors on the bow and the bumpers added a nautical feel to these once called "Land Cruisers." The peculiar vehicles roamed the country advertising Anheuser Busch products and would be seen at sporting events, automobile races and various public events. A-B also loaned the earliest land cruisers to the United States Government during World War I for recruiting purposes and to help promote the sales of war bonds.