The Legacy
The Legacy
Cars have been woven into the fabric of the Bender family since 1949, when Bud Bender first opened the doors to Bud’s Auto Body in Des Plaines, Illinois. That foundational passion for precision automotive work carried through generations. In 2016, that heritage birthed ACME Overland in Salt Lake City, transforming empty shells into impeccably engineered expedition platforms.
By pioneering custom interior builds and obsessing over real-world durability, ACME established a proven benchmark for quality in the upfitting world. Now, building on decades of mechanical mastery and field-tested innovation, we are stepping into a bold new era with the next evolution of expedition trucks.
Tom Bender (center) with his father, Gary (left), and brother, Jeff (right)
Bender Family
Cars have been woven into the fabric of the Bender family since 1949, when Bud Bender first opened the doors to Bud’s Auto Body in Des Plaines, Illinois. That foundational passion for precision automotive work carried through generations. In 2016, that heritage birthed ACME Overland in Salt Lake City, transforming empty shells into impeccably engineered expedition platforms. By pioneering custom interior builds and obsessing over real-world durability, ACME established a proven benchmark for quality in the upfitting world. Now, building on decades of mechanical mastery and field-tested innovation, we are stepping into a bold new era with the next evolution of expedition trucks.
Moving Forward
What began as bespoke, one-off upfits at ACME has evolved into something far greater. ONNN represents the culmination of years spent refining vehicle architecture, operational design, and long-range capability into a unified, high-end ecosystem. We are elevating overland travel from a solitary build project into an exclusive, fully supported platform.
You aren't just looking at the next chapter of an established automotive legacy—you are stepping in at the forefront of a movement that is redefining expedition access. As our fleet expands and our platform grows, every milestone we achieve is designed to unlock unprecedented access to the world’s most remote landscapes for those ready to lead the way.
Moving Forward
What began as bespoke, one-off upfits at ACME has evolved into something far greater. ONNN represents the culmination of years spent refining vehicle architecture, operational design, and long-range capability into a unified, high-end ecosystem. We are elevating overland travel from a solitary build project into an exclusive, fully supported platform.
You aren't just looking at the next chapter of an established automotive legacy—you are stepping in at the forefront of a movement that is redefining expedition access. As our fleet expands and our platform grows, every milestone we achieve is designed to unlock unprecedented access to the world’s most remote landscapes for those ready to lead the way.
Our Promise
Travel should never be limited by compromise, equipment, or logistics. We built ONNN to remove every barrier between you and the open road, giving you immediate access to world-class expedition capability without the traditional burdens of build timelines or fleet management. Whether you are looking to secure vehicle equity, access member privileges, or simply experience your first journey with us, our purpose is simple: to engineer total independence for your pursuit of extraordinary places. Join us on the road, follow our evolving builds, or reach out to explore how your next expedition begins.Travel should never be constrained by equipment, logistics, or build timelines. ONNN removes these traditional barriers by delivering immediate access to world-class expedition capability through various channels of ownership. Engineered to provide total independence for those pursuing extraordinary destinations, we handle the operational burden so every journey begins seamlessly.
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