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- Ford Model T Runabout. The very first example of a convertible pickup truck in American automotive history arrived for the 1925 model year when Ford launched a pickup truck version of the Model T Runabout called the Model T Roadster Pickup.
- International Harvester Scout. After the Model T, the idea of the convertible pickup all but disappeared from the US market and the wider automotive industry until the 1960s, when three separate models emerged that brought convertible pickups back into the spotlight.
- Ford Bronco. The Scout's launch prompted two competing models to emerge, the first being the Ford Bronco. In 1965 Ford released a convertible hard-top version of the Ford Bronco, known as the "Sports Utility" pickup, produced from 1966 to 1972.
- Kaiser Jeep Jeepster Commando. The second rival launched to combat the Scout was the Jeepster Commando under the Kaiser Jeep brand. An early precursor to the modern Jeep Gladiator.
Feb 20, 2024 · A journey across the history of the drop-top truck, from the Ford Model T to the Jeep Gladiator. Convertible trucks are a peculiar beast of the car world. Dismissed as impractical and often mocked by truck and convertible enthusiasts alike, they have always been regarded as a tiny niche of the automotive landscape.
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Height. 2003–05: 64.2 in (1,631 mm) 2006: 63.8 in (1,621 mm) The Chevrolet SSR ( S uper S port R oadster) is a retro-styled retractable hardtop convertible pickup truck manufactured by Chevrolet between 2003 and 2006. The 2003 and 2004 model years used General Motors' 5.3 L 300 hp Vortec 5300 V8. [2]
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Mar 3, 2022 · But one stood out: the retro-hotrod Chevy SSR convertible pickup. This so-called Super Sport Roadster, hunched low on aggressive five-spoke alloys and fat performance tires under wildly flared fenders, was powered by a 6.0-liter high-output Corvette V-8. Its sleek, muscular looks promised driving dynamics more akin to a sports car than a truck.
Jun 27, 2018 · Convertible pickup trucks are the answer to a question that the general car-buying public has never asked. Technically the Ford Model A pickups had a removable roof, but once that pioneering model left the scene it took more than a half century before an automaker decided to test the waters with a vehicle that helps you get a sunburn while also living in perpetual fear of being permanently ...
Oct 6, 2020 · The Dodge Dakota Convertible was one of the first, American-made, modern convertible pickup trucks that came after Ford’s Model A and the pioneer model in the mid-size truck segment. The automaker then released the Model A roadster pickup truck as part of its Model A series from 1927 to 1931. The Model A featured retractable passenger cabin ...
Jun 24, 2022 · The Runabout was a two-door model with a canvas roof, so the result was a convertible pickup truck. Photo: Bonhams It wasn't the first pickup of its kind, but it's a cool version of the Model T ...
