If you really want to look back on early "mini-pickups" you need to include Ford's Falcon Ranchero.  I've appreciated them for decades, although I haven't actively prusued the idea of getting one.  They've become quite collectable now, and I'd jump on one now if I could find a clean example at a reasonable price.  I wish I had done so "back when..." ... View more

What...not Trabants?  Oh yeah, I forgot, cardboard doesn't rust. ... View more

My first truck was  '69 Chevy C-10 that I bought back around '77.  The only time I haven't had a truck was during my Army tour in Germany.  I use a car as my daily driver, but having a truck available when I want/need one is invaluable.  Now, if only the Ford assembly line hadn't shut down because I'm still waiting for that F250 I ordered a few months ago. ... View more

I miss seeing Magnums (kinda rare around here), and while I probably wouldn't go for a 700+ HP model it really would be an interesting car.  The Aztec?  C'mon...no level of tech, performance or accessories could make up for those lines.  It put the "Ug" in ugly.  So what are the new ideas coming out of the auto makers?  Hey, let's build a 4 door electric sedan (good idea) that we'll call... a Mustang?  I think the values of my '67 and '69 just went down. ... View more