No THAT is some classy touring right there.
The BRAT is the handsome version of the Baja. If I had to choose one I’m gonig BRAT every time.
Having just driven a ne F150 for a couple days, I agree, even more now than before. The thing was just stupid huge, more akin to the 30 foot moving truck I rented than older pickup trucks (including F150s) I’ve driven in the past.
Not really about fuel economy. I just enjoyed the utility of a Ranger or an older Taco while still being able to park it without a harbor pilot and tugs.
From the day the RX-8 appeared, I was saying that they should leverage the work they did on the rest of the car and make a version with the Mazdaspeed turbo four powerplant.
And Cord. And Auburn.
we are living in a relative glut of reasonably sized trucks, you just need to employ the theory of relativity, as american’s have gotten bigger our vehicle have gotten bigger relatively speaking.
By all means, modernize it. More powerful, more efficient engine. Six speed manual transmission (and, I suppose, an eight speed automatic with paddle shifters). Bigger wheels. Nicer interior. That body, though. That body is pretty perfect. This would look just fine on a current lot with a big “2019” at the corner of…
How about we re-purpose a re-purposed car? The BAW Qishi S12 aka the Jeep Cherokee! Last produced in 2014, it originally dates to 1984 and in my opinion, would be the perfect vehicle of choice for emerging/rural markets (Africa, South America, India, New Hampshire, etc.). It’s cheap to buy (these sold for $12-$14K new…
The Pinto. I heard the sales of it could be explosive.