The JL421 Badonkadonk Land Cruiser/Tank was designed and built by Stanford Band drummers Neal Ormond (class of 2001) and Frank Pollock (2003). The mini land tank was debuted in 2002 at the Burning Man festival. Since then it has made frequent appearances at Stanford Band performances. In 2001 Ormond founded a design company, NAO Design, which produces the Badonkadonk and will build custom models to order.

These models can be purchased via the NAO Designs website, or via Amazon.com



The following is a description of the Badonkadonk taken from the Amazon.com product page:

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The JL421 Badonkadonk is a completely unique, extremely rare land vehicle and battle tank. Designed with versatility in mind, the Donk can transport cargo or a crew of five internally or on the roof, and can be piloted from within the armored shell or from an exposed standing position through the hatch, thanks to special one-way steel mesh armor windows and a control stick that pivots up and down to allow piloting from the standing or seated positions. The interior is fully carpeted and cozy, with accent lighting and room for up to five people. A 400 watt premium sound system with PA is mounted to project sound both into the cabin and outward from behind the windows. The exterior is a steel shell with a rust patina, and features head and tail lights, turn signal lights, trim lighting, underbody lighting, fixed slats protecting the windows, and a unique industrial-strength rubberized flexible skirt that shields and protects the wheels to within an inch of the ground, while still allowing for enough flex to give clearance over bumpy and uneven terrain. Master power, ignition, all lighting, and stereo features are controlled from a single switchboard to the left of the driver, again accessible from either the seated or standing position. Standard drive is an air-cooled, 6hp Tecumseh gasoline (unleaded only) engine, with centrifugal clutch, giving the Donk a top speed of 40 mph. This vehicle is not licensed for use on public roads, and is intended as a recreational vehicle only. Badonkadonks are produced on an order-by-order basis, with each one having it's own unique set of features. With your order is included unlimited consultations with the designer and manufacturer concerning all relevant options (a representative from NAO will contact you shortly after your order). Price does not include shipping and handling.
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References

NAO Design Homepage

NAO Design's Badonkadonk on Serious Wheels

Stanford Magazine article on the Badonkadonk