The remains of one of the largest vehicles ever made that had living quarters found abandoned on an Alaskan highway

Here at Supercar Blondie, we love a superlative – and one of the largest vehicles ever made turning up in the US state of Alaska is no different.

This 1950s ‘Sno Freighter’ was discovered on a highway.

The vast ‘trackless train’ was designed to traverse some of the most hostile environments on Earth.

It was so expansive that it included living quarters for a crew of four.

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One of the largest vehicles ever

Per a video by Scottish YouTuber Calum Gillies, the Sno Freighter was part of a series of vehicles designed by American manufacturer of heavy construction equipment, LeTourneau.

The VC 22 Sno-Freighter was a massive diesel-electric, trackless Arctic transport vehicle.

It was built sometime in the 1950s at a huge cost of $450,000 and designed to support the construction of the Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line in the Arctic.

So how big are we talking? It measured nearly 280ft (8.5m) in length.

It was so expansive it included living quarters for a crew of four – check out the world’s biggest car, that’s so big you need a ladder to get in.

This heft was powered by 24 hub motor-powered wheels.

In short: “It was a trackless train for the Arctic wilderness, said to be ‘a testament to human ingenuity in conquering extreme environments'”, said Gillies.

Sadly, as innovative as it was, the Sno Freighter faced numerous mechanical issues.

These ran the gamut from poor suspension to frequent tire damage and generator failures.

It completed two resupply trips in 1955 but suffered a catastrophic fire during its third trip in 1956, leaving it inoperable.

The expensive and unsuccessful venture eventually led to the closure of financial backers, Alaska Freight Lines.

The road to Alaska

After the fire, it’s thought that the Sno Freighter was simply abandoned in the Alaskan wilderness.

It wasn’t until decades later that enthusiasts and researchers rediscovered its remains.

Its historical significance can’t be overlooked, with the Sno Freighter a symbol of Cold War ingenuity in extreme Arctic conditions.

In fact, the entire DEW Line remains a testament to mid-century engineering and military preparedness.

With Arctic conditions firmly in mind, meet the ‘Black Lizard’, a 205HP carbon snowmobile from Mansory.

Or maybe this custom Cybertruck that plows through snow with track wheels is more your thing.