Ralf Ekdahl's truck is an homage to “The Boss”

The first thing you notice is, of course, the paintwork: the base colour is dark blue which then becomes violet. Onto this, the legendary airbrush artist Terje Aspmo painted vast motifs inspired by Sprinsteen's long career. Absolutely unique is the cover over the fifth wheel coupling, signed in person by Bruce Springsteen and his long-term guitarist Nils Lofgren.

The Mercedes-Benz truck has an impressive amount of special parts in stainless steel, among which the bumper guide poles in the shape of illuminated, old-school microphones. On the outside of the vehicle, six speakers have been added for playing “Born to Run” when the truck is parked at events.

Inside, the truck is just as fantastic. Painted motifs, neon lights, leatherwork – all following the “Stars and Stripes” idea, not to mention an ornately worn Fender Telecaster integrated into the underside of the bed. Guitar volume knobs were even used as décor elements!