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Nov 244 min read

The First Japanese Mini Trucks Imported to the U.S.

Japanese mini trucks, often referred to as compact or light-duty pickup trucks, made their debut in the U.S. during the 1960s,...

Nov 104 min read

Why Did Automakers Stop Making Compact Mini Trucks?

Once a common sight, compact mini trucks of the 70s, 80s, and 90s were efficient, simple, and practical workhorses. However, over the...

Nov 23 min read

The Evolution of Custom Billet Aluminum Wheels:

Billet Aluminum Wheels Transformed the Custom Car and Truck Scene Custom billet aluminum wheels are a staple of car and truck...

Oct 204 min read

The 1980s Mini Truck Scene: A Revolution on Wheels

In the landscape of American car culture, the 1980s and 90s saw an unexpected rise in a unique automotive subculture—the Mini Truck...

Oct 102 min read

Ford's solution to the 70's Mini Truck race

The Ford Courier was a compact pickup truck produced by Mazda from 1972 to 1982. It was introduced as a response to the growing...

Oct 33 min read

The Chicken Tax is why 70s import trucks were shipped without their bed

The Chicken Tax The Chicken Tax, enacted in 1963, remains one of the most unusual and lasting trade policies in U.S. history, having an...

Sep 264 min read

The 70s Japanese Auto Industry’s Struggle with Rust

Why Did 1970s Japanese Automobiles Rust So Much? Several factors contributed to the rust problems experienced by Japanese cars during the...

Sep 193 min read

Toyota Hilux: The Pickup That Changed the Game

Introduced in 1968 , the Toyota Hilux was designed to be a compact yet powerful pickup truck, offering an alternative to larger, bulkier...

Sep 122 min read

The Chevy LUV is not really a Chevy

Isuzu KB20 Series The Chevy LUV is actually an Isuzu KB20 and 25, Also known as the Isuzu Faster. The KB20 was introduced in Japan in...

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