In the Middle East during the 1980s, a mere Range Rover was not an adequate expression of wealth. Modified examples were popular, naturally, and none were as out-there as the ones built by Grand Prix Metalcraft. Fun fact: most of them were purpose-built for use as desert falconry transports.
James Wolfcale tells the story of GPM's wild conversions over at Road & Track.
Falconry and '80s excess delivered 6x6 Range Rovers