4 Most Forgotten Pickup Trucks! 99.9% Americans Never Heard Of!
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- čas přidán 23. 05. 2024
- 4 Most Forgotten Pickup Trucks! 99.9% Americans Never Heard Of!
These are the rare gems that time nearly erased from history, but we're bringing them back into the spotlight. Get ready to discover the untold stories of these obscure workhorses and the visionary engineers who dared to push the boundaries of what a truck could be.
First up, we have the FSO 1500 Pickup from Poland. Born in 1988, this rugged utility vehicle shared its DNA with the groundbreaking Polonez family of cars. While it may have lacked some of the bells and whistles of its Western competitors, the FSO 1500 made up for it in reliability and functionality. Discover the challenges it faced and why it remains a hidden gem in automotive history.
Next, we uncover the tale of the Volkswagen Taro, a product of an unlikely collaboration between Volkswagen and Toyota. Launched in 1989, the Taro aimed to boost Volkswagen's presence in the pickup truck segment. But despite the anticipation surrounding its release, the Taro struggled to make a significant impact. Find out how this experience influenced the development of the Volkswagen Amarok years later.
Moving on, we have the Mazda Rotary Engine Pickup (REPU), a vehicle that showcased Mazda's innovative spirit. As the world's first and only rotary-powered pickup truck, the REPU set itself apart with its compact yet powerful engine. Explore the challenges Mazda faced in integrating this unconventional engine into a pickup truck and how the REPU left a lasting impression on automotive enthusiasts.
Finally, we come to the Datsun 720, a compact pickup truck that played a crucial role in shaping the automotive landscape of the 1980s. From its robust design to its range of engine options, the 720 offered versatility and reliability. Discover how this truck helped solidify Nissan's reputation and paved the way for future generations of compact pickups.
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We need all these type trucks back in the US
Two words: Chicken Tax
Simple, durable, easy to maintain. Low cost. They would sell like hotcakes a middle school sleep over.
A coworker had a Mazda Rotary, and he'd make the 23 miles from his house to work in about 18 minutes... and change the plugs along the way. It oiled plugs like nobody's business, and he carried a spare set. He could change plugs in about 4 minutes. He'd then clean the oiled plugs when he got to work, and put them in spares. Pretty wild.
I owned a 1980 Datsun 720 long bed. Is a great truck for a 18 Year old boy that just got out of high school. Perfect for getting me to work and school. It had a lot of utility. My truck had a five speed overdrive transmission.
If they were never sold or offered for sale in the US, of course the US never heard of them.
2 were
Almost bought an ex-lease Nissan 720 KingCab 4x4 back in 1988, but ended up with a new Pathfinder demonstrator instead, which I kept for 11yrs before reluctantly selling as my ex-wife couldn't drive a manual or climb in unassisted because of her disability!
I had a roommate from Illinois in the early '80's here in Texas. He drove an old Mazda mini pickup with a rotary engine. The body was really rusty but the driveline was stout.
I remember the Mazda truck! A friend of mine got one and at about 50,000 miles that sucker blew apart! That's how "reliable those were!
Went to test drive the FSO truck,but at 6ft 3in,could not get my legs under the steering wheel !
ok in first truck you mix info about 2 trucks. FSO Polski FIAT pickup 1500,1975-1986 FSO Polonez truck 1986-2003
A POLSKI FIAT pickup was unibody ute. But Polonez truck was a half frame dropside ute. Polonez was build with short bed, long bed, 2d 4seat cab. And 4d 5seat long bed.
Yes with an upgrade to update
Only 2 out of the 4 were sold in North America so prob why we dont remember rhem.