Small trucks

Driven by a variety of factors, both Ford and Chevrolet introduced Japanese-built captive import small pickups in 1972. Ford had the Mazda-built Courier, while Chevy rolled out the Isuzu-sourced LUV (short for Light Utility Vehicle). Both trucks (and later the Mitsubishi-based Dodge D-50) found a comfortable niche with American buyers up through the mid-1980's. Given their low prices...

Father and Son Our 1987 S10 was a two year project. Working together was the best result. The truck has a Blueprint engines 350, Holley Sniper fuel injection and a 2.5” dual exhaust. Turbo 350 with a 2500 stall. Rear end is a 8.5” 3:42 posi from a Blazer. Bumpers are also from a

You don't need a giant 4x4 to go off roading, hit the trails, or start exploring. I've proved that with my Suzuki Sidekick, The Teal Terror. I recently ran across this little gem, a 1979 Suzuki LJ81, which is essentially the model before the Suzuki Samurai. These little guys are a rarity, especially in such amazing condition. The tiny rig is owned by Joe and Dana Marshall who run Mule Expedition Outfitters in Washington State. They refer to it as their micro overlander, an extremely fitting…

This isn't a dusty barn find but it's a 24-year-old truck now which is fairly ancient if you think about it. It's not old at all in relative terms as a lot of you regularly drive vehicles that are four or five decades old or older. The seller has it listed here on eBay from...

Catch up on Toyota Tacoma history with plenty of photos from 20 years of Tacomas, plus earlier Toyota truck photos too.

Good luck hanging this one on your fridge.

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The Ford Ranger's story in the US started with its debut for the 1983 model year where the compact pickup truck replaced the Mazda-built Courier in the Blue Oval lineup. Production would then continue for two model generations until ceasing following the 2011 model year.

There seems to be an ebb and flow of the small truck. Largely introduced in the energy-crisis era, thriving for a decade-plus, then fading into obscurity, before recently being revived, as manufacturers are re-introducing past models. There is no current "small" truck from Dodge, but this 1986 Dodge Power Ram 50 can be found here...