Name these 1980s trucks
Pickup trucks of the ’80s transitioned from pure workhorses into comfortable, multi-purpose daily drivers.
Let’s find out how well you know about them, and how many of these ‘80s pickup trucks you can guess from one interior photo.
Hint 1
The concept of this interior is simple, functional, and built for durability, with basic plastic and vinyl materials, climate sliders, and a boxy dashboard.
Answer: 1987 Nissan D21 Pick-Up
Known as the “Hardbody” pickup, this truck featured clean lines, a grille, and large rectangular headlights that gave it a distinctive face.
Inside, the cabin was simple and functional.
The D21 included extra features like an optional four-wheel drive system and an available V6 engine.
Hint 2
Look at this simple layout, it usually comes with a vinyl or cloth bench seat. The dashboard design is square-shaped, with basic analog gauge clusters.
Answer: 1986 Mazda B2000 LX
A fourth-generation compact rear-wheel-drive pickup truck with a 2.0-liter inline-four engine, a 5-speed manual transmission, and an upscale LX trim level.
Hint 3
A simple, comfortable design, with a standard bench seat, a metal-and-plastic dashboard, and straightforward square instrument gauges.
Answer: 1985 Dodge Ram D150
A first generation of the Dodge Ram lineup, this pickup truck features straight, blocky body lines and a broad grille, simple utilitarian features, and classic V8 power.
Hint 4
A standard adjustable seatback, cloth-and-vinyl bucket seats and the clearest hint, a sport steering wheel.
Answer: 1982 Dodge Rampage
A front-wheel-drive subcompact unibody coupe, this truck was produced from 1982 to 1984.
With a car-like front end from the Dodge Omni 024 and a utility bed like small trucks such as the Volkswagen Rabbit Sportruck.
Hint 5
The last one we have is this truck with an all-cloth bench seat, faux wood-grain dash trim, and a handy folding center armrest with cup holders.
Answer: 1987 Ford F-Series XLT
One of the Ford F-Series, light- to medium-duty commercial trucks produced by Ford from 1987 to 1991.
This truck features aerodynamic composite headlamps, straight-sided Styleside beds, chrome front bumpers, and lower bodyside protection moldings.
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