Much of the technology for the Vehicle: Attack/Multi-Purpose (V.A.M.P.) is taken from conventional 4-WD military vehicles but it has more than proven itself to be tough. It has since been one of the most oft-used vehicles in the G.I. Joe arsenal of vehicles.

Based on the Lamborghini Cheetah, the VAMP is powered by a 4.8 liter V-12 fuel injected twin turbo engine that enables it to reach speeds of 140mph and a range of 550 miles. The engine is powerful enough to tow to battle a larger weapons system such a H.A.L. or a F.L.A.K. Its primary offensive weaponry is a pair of 7.62mm machine guns mounted on its ventilator intakes right at the back. The guns can be operated with a computer by the driver's seat. The computer is smart enough to choose its targets via pre-programming thus allowing the driver to concentrate on maneuvering.

The Vehicle Attack / Multi-Purpose combat vehicle, or V.A.M.P. as it is affectionately known, is a truly all-terrain, jeep-like assault weapon. This heavily armed and armored vehicle has a 550 mile maximum range, and seats a driver and passenger comfortably. It possesses these attributes and utilities:

.50 Cal Machine Guns: these twin-mounted, swivel-based, computer-synchronized machine guns allow for an amazing amount of firepower. Furthermore, it can fire twenty bursts before it requires an ammo reload.

7.62 Millimeter Machine Gun: this hood-mounted, front-aiming secondary gun isn't as versatile as the twin 50 cal cannons mounted on the rear of the V.A.M.P., but this assault rifle can fire about ten bursts before a reload is required.

Communications Suite: the V.A.M.P. is equipped with a radio transceiver system, allowing the driver to send battle-field data to a central command, and then receive new orders in turn, it has a maximum range of about 100 miles.

First Aid Kit: nestled within the outer wall of the passenger compartment on the mark 1 V.A.M.P. lies a fully stocked first aid kit, should the V.A.M.P.'s driver (or passengers) have a sudden need of emergency treatment. It has everything one needs to administer medical aid in the field.

Halogen Lamps: the V.A.M.P.'s headlights are quartz-halogen bulbs that can illuminate an area with remarkable ability. They are equipped with an electrical defrost capability, allowing them to cook ice and muck clean off of them in the event that this is necessary.

Roll-Cage: while the V.A.M.P. doesn't actually offer it's driver or passenger (it seats two comfortably) any protection, in a game mechanics sense, its roll-cage allows for excellent  protection from collision or incidental damage in the event that the V.A.M.P. experiences a roll or crash.

Self-Sealing Gas Cans: these bizarre gas cans have an intermediate layer between the gas and the can itself, a layer of material that immediately seals the can in the event that it is punctured (or shot), preventing a loss of fuel or explosion.

Specialty Tires: these extremely expensive tires are of the off-road, self-sealing variety, and can withstand remarkable damage before being disabled. Also, these are flotation tires, allowing the V.A.M.P. to even drive on water for short, short periods of time before it sinks.

Winch: this front-mounted, heavy-duty instrument allows the V.A.M.P. to pull any manner of vehicles, objects, or people around. It can effectively do this allowing it to move a maximum weight of one ton before the high tensile strength wire cable will snap.

1982 DRIVER CLUTCH

He is in very good condition, little paint or playwear, he has tight joints, good O-ring and no screw rust.

Appearance: black hair and beard; dark green short-sleeved shirt with brown pads and black holster; dark green pants with black pockets; brown boots.

Accessories: green helmet, I have also included a black assault rifle, and the figure stand pictured is included. The two 1991 IMPEL cards #48 are mint, the vintage VAMP game card is in very good condition and all are great for display.

Clutch was a mechanic at Manny's Mean Machines and was heavily involved in racing street machines prior to enlistment. Graduated: Advanced Infantry Training; Covert Ops School; Executive Bodyguard School; Ranger School. Qualified expert: M-14; M-16; M-1911A1; M-3A1; M-79; M-60.

"He greases his hair with motor oil, rarely shaves, and chews on the same toothpick for months. Clutch still calls women "chicks!

Born in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Lance grew up as a hopeless grease monkey, loving cars and little else while a teen. In fact, his first job involved his working for his uncle at an auto-garage. Lance eventually 'grew up' (as much as he could), and enlisted in the Army to forge himself a future.  After he finished basic training, Lance entered (and graduated from) several armored and wheeled vehicle training schools, and actually saved Colonel Abernathy from mercenary assassins once. This was what landed him a position in Special Counter-Terrorist Group Delta, code-named Gi Joe!

As one of the original members of Gi Joe, Lance has been on dozens of missions against the vicious terrorist organization known as Cobra, a ruthless band of cut-throats and mercenaries ruled by a disillusioned businessman with paranoid tendencies and delusions of grandeur.  Such missions included the invasion of Springfield, a town that had been used by Cobra in the States as their main headquarters, and participation in a civil war on Cobra Island (once the terrorists went legit for a time) between Cobra Commander and the genetically engineered Serpentor.

Furthermore, Lance has managed to run afoul of several Cobra agents while on leave with his good pal Rock 'n' Roll on occasion, usually when the duo (either by themselves or with Breaker) got in the way of one of the destructive Dreadnoks' joyride / rampage fests. This has happened at least twice.  The first time this occurred, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, and Breaker were on leave after being moved off of field duty, and on their road trip to Malibu Beach, the Dreadnoks attacked Rock 'n' Roll's ride, causing the trio of Joes to chase them down until they crashed, due to a hologram generated by Zartan's stolen bike.  The trio eventually got their payback, however. While they were being carted away in an ambulance after their wreck, the Joes saw the Dreadnoks fleeing the scene of another crime they'd committed, and (seeing through Zartan's bike's camouflage) smashed the Dreadnoks and their bikes up real good.

The second time Clutch and Rock 'n Roll ran into the Dreadnoks involved the duo's vacation to a town that had transformed itself into Broca Beach. This town was actually a Cobra front, from which Zarana was running all of Cobra's various money-making plots, such as pyramid schemes, real estate fraud, etc...  The two Joes had ran into several cops sporting rings with a Cobra sigil on it, and tried to leave, though they were recognized by the Dreadnoks as they fled, leading to their eventual capture. Taking advantage of this, Zarana reprogrammed their minds with the late Doctor Venom's brain-wave scanner.  Her ultimate goal involved letting the Joes go, and slipping them into the Pit, at which point she would trigger a murderous rampage within the two brainwashed men, though this failed when their inherent morals prevented them from acting against their pals and their base.

While they were later cleared of any brain damage after this incident, Zarana had done her work all too well, and Clutch and Rock 'n Roll never did figure out where they were reprogrammed. In fact, they couldn't remember what that happened during their trip to Broca Beach - or even that they'd been there.

Lance was a member of the team for the duration of its existence, as a vehicular combatant when not testing out new, prototype equipment for use in the war against Cobra. Though Gi Joe was disbanded in 1994, a recent rise in Cobra activity has caused the team to be activated once again.