Approximately 14 percent of Americans believe a zombie apocalypse could actually happen, YouGov.com reports. Are you one of them? Better to be safe than sorry when it comes to flesh eating zombies. Aside from stockpiling weapons, food and clean water, you need a solid mode of transportation to get you out of trouble and to a safe place to hide out for awhile. Let’s take a look a some of the best cars, bikes and crazy pimped out vehicles that will help you not only survive, but also thrive:
An apocalyptic triumph
You know some zombies are going to take a serious beating when Daryl of “The Walking Dead” shows up with his customized 1970’s Triumph Bonneville. Perfect for speeding down the road, this bike is easy to ride, letting you focus on kicking some zombie butt. Daryl might recommend tweaking the full-exhaust system so you can hear its thumping signature sound even better. It’s true the sound might attract zombies, but that will prove ideal when you want to thin out the zombie horde fast. And don’t forget you might want to intimidate some other groups by tearing through with a roaring thunder.
Armor your car in style
Short of cruising through the streets of Georgia with an Army tank, the 1959 Daimler Ferret Armored Scout Car is your best bet for fully armored apocalypse protection. Outfit it with an M1919 machine gun and smoke grenade launcher to take down a pack of zombies, plus a tent and enough supplies to set-up camp for the night. In the real world, this fierce armored car can be found for about $17,000. But if you can find it and fight for it, it’s all yours in an apocalypse.
Sleep with the fish
Based on our thorough research, it seems zombies don’t swim but can walk through water if the current isn’t too rough. Sleep soundly in a luxurious Terra Wind motor coach that can travel up to 80 mph on land and 7 knots on the water. That’s fast enough to evade zombies that are probably too clumsy to figure out how to balance in the water while prying a door open anyway. Just slide this baby in the water when you need a zombie fighting break, and sip on some scotch you found at an abandoned country club before turning in for the night.
Rallying for the fight of your life
We know from experience that cities go downhill fast during an apocalypse — there are just too many people, zombie attacks are rampant, and the undead virus spreads quickly. Stick to rural country roads in a Local Motors Rally Fighter. Its adjustable suspension, big tires and low profile makes it a breeze to navigate woods, rough roads and zombies alike. If you’re in the know and are bracing yourself for the apocalypse now, Local Motors will even help customize your car for you.
Pimp out your own car
You don’t need a brand new car to survive the apocalypse; you can pimp out the one you have right now. Start with your most important asset — tires. Without quality tires, you won’t get anywhere during a zombie invasion. Outfit your car with some Terra Grappler tires for great traction on dirt, rocks and mud. Next, put chains on your tires to churn through inclement weather and rough roads. Don’t forget to attach guns to the side of your car and behind your license plate for a surprise attack against zombies and unwanted guests. The last step is stocking up on satellite phones, camping gear, a water purifier and plenty of high-calorie protein bars before hitting the open road. After all, movement is the only real way to survive the apocalypse.
