Desert Power Wagons Reveals Its Latest Bespoke Turbo Diesel Crew Cab
A fusion of classic American grit & modern precision engineering, this build is designed to conquer both wilderness trails & downtown boulevards…
Desert Power Wagons unveiled its latest commissioned creation—a bespoke 4-door Crew Cab finished in Mercedes-Benz Jupiter Red with contrasting gloss black fenders and running boards. The vehicle was completed in April 2026 after more than 1,500 hours of meticulous craftsmanship, company officials stated in a press release.
Powertrain & Suspension Built for Any Terrain
Born from a Tisdale Coachworks crew cab chassis featuring rear suicide doors, this reimagined Power Wagon houses a High Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel that delivers 430 horsepower and 1,075 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed through a heavy-duty TorqueFlite 8HP75-LCV 8-speed shift-by-wire automatic transmission, backed by traction control, hill start assist and hill descent control.
Beneath its vintage bodywork lies the proven soul of a Dodge Power Wagon—a factory-built foundation designed for unrelenting adventure, noted the release. This includes front and rear heavy-duty Magneti Marelli shocks with KONI Frequency Selective Damping valving, and a 12,000-pound WARN winch mounted up front.
A BorgWarner BW 44-48 electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case ensures seamless adaptability across all surfaces, while Gun Black 20-inch Black Rhino Armory wheels, wrapped in 40-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZ tires, deliver uncompromising traction and stance.
The Comfort & Technology of a Modern Luxury SUV
Inside the cabin, the factory Dodge Power Wagon Limited Longhorn interior has been expertly integrated into the wider and longer Desert Power Wagon cabin, blending vintage proportions with present-day ergonomics. The cabin is upholstered in distressed Pinecone leather with heated and ventilated power front bucket seats and a heated 60/40 split-folding rear bench with a fold-down armrest.
The cabin also features a leather-trimmed dashboard, Alcantara headliner, Focal premium surround sound system, Uconnect 5 14.4-inch touchscreen, heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable pedals and ambient interior illumination. A ParkView rear backup camera, 360-degree surround-view cameras and full LED exterior lighting round out the features.
Hand-Built Heirloom-Grade Machines
Every Desert Power Wagon build is one-of-one, hand-assembled in Wilmington, North Carolina, with the care and precision of a fine mechanical instrument, the company said. These trucks aren’t mass-produced—they’re heirloom-grade machines, designed to be driven, admired and passed down, with this build currently listed at $424,950.
