Photos: Truck models whose time never came
As truck sales climbed in the last couple of decades, automakers tried to expand their lines, and profitability, by offering something unique. Sometimes they succeeded (the Cadillac Escalade), but more often they failed. And while these vehicles seemed like a good idea at the time, sales proved otherwise.
Larry Printz, McClatchy-Tribune
Larry Printz, McClatchy-Tribune
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1982 Dodge Rampage
The PowerPoint pitch: Chevy has its El Camino; Ford its Ranchero. Both were based on midsize cars. Let's offer better fuel economy by using a compact-car platform.
The reality: While the Chevy and Ford had eight-cylinder engines, the Rampage had only four, so it couldn't possibly live up to its name. |
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