Swamp buggies are capable of traveling through or over deep mud and water, moderately dense vegetation, and rough terrain possibly including logs and stumps.
[2] The original swamp buggy, known as "Tumble Bug", was a tall vehicle riding on huge balloon tires, which could be used for everything from hunting expeditions deep into the Everglades to regular outings.
An editorial in the Collier County News, a local Naples newspaper, claimed swamp buggies were "as important to Florida as the cow pony is to the west, in that they are the only practical means of transportation once off the main road.
The "Glades Buggy", originally a Model A frame with large rear tires, sits lower and resembles a jeep in build.
Ian Fleming based the "dragon" on a modified Land Rover swamp buggy used to travel on the island of Inagua.