8 of the weirdest pickups ever made

Despite the unique design, many pickups still do not really resonate because of sales failures. However, there are still weird pickups that to this day, it is the most expensive vehicle model to collect and use.

Pickup trucks are built to bring the most powerful “horses” to consumers. Ever since the Australians in the 1910s and 1920s converted the Ford Model T and other similar cars to a version called the Ute for use on farms and businesses, this segment has become an unlikely part. lack of the automotive world.

An Australian pickup truck adaptation derived from the Ford brand.

Almost pickup truck still built with the original basic philosophy of including a relatively powerful engine at the front, enough room for the driver in the middle, and a large cargo-carrying crate behind the vehicle. In the 1970s and 1980s, the idea of ​​a conventional pickup as it is today met a bit of a snag as automakers began turning them into their own sporty versions. Chevrolet fitted a V8 in their C1500 truck and called it the 454 SS. On the other hand, Lincoln took a Ford F-150 and tried turning it into a luxury version of Lincoln Blackwood.

There have been plenty of cases where automakers have tried to turn humble and basic pickups into something more special, but this isn’t exactly a move in the right direction. While there are some pretty cool cars out there, there are a few that leave users unsatisfied and the following list lists eight of the weirdest pickups ever made.

8. Lincoln Blackwood

Lincoln Blackwood is an attempt by the American luxury brand to create a luxury hybrid pickup truck. Blackwood is an upgraded version of the Ford F-150 Crew Cab, with luxurious add-ons in the interior compartment, smoother suspension and a unique rear trunk wrap feature. Instead of using a traditional barrel design, it is lined with carpet and uses an automatic tonneau lid.

Unfortunately, Lincoln seemed to be ahead of the market trend at the time. The Blackwood product failed miserably because it was too expensive and not popular with many people. The manufacturer also tried again with the Mark LT a few years later, but got the same results. However, fans still think that if the American brand is still determined to bring luxury pickups to the market today, it could be a big step.

7. Subaru Baja

The Subaru Baja is an old Outback with the rear end removed and replaced with a trunk. With that new design, many people are concerned that when they see Baja, they think of a mobile snack shop.

Because it shares the same platform, engine, interior and most of the body panels from the Outback, buyers can only distinguish the Baja by its distinctive bodywork. This car is definitely one of the weirdest pickups ever made.

6. Chevrolet SSR

When the Australians have perfected the Ute design, in the US experts are still struggling with this idea. One of the American efforts was the Chevrolet Super Sport Roadster (SSR), a convertible muscle pickup truck.

At least, unlike the Plymouth Prowler, the SSR is equipped with a powerful V8 engine. Its styling is inspired by the 1951 Chevrolet Advance Design pickup truck but with some changes, creating a nostalgic modern look without really being effective.

5. Dodge RAM SRT-10

The Dodge RAM is a great pickup. Every generation of them has sold well and is priced on par with products in the same segment of Ford and Chevy. Before Ford added “spice” to the F-150, Dodge decided to do something very new and put the 8.3-liter Viper V10 engine into their RAM pickup. The result of the above action is a RAM SRT-10, a rear-wheel drive version with two options including manual and automatic transmission. Although it is quite special compared to competitors in the same segment, the car still receives many praises from car enthusiasts.

4. International CXT

International is primarily known for its huge cargo trucks and Scout off-road vehicles from the 1960s. So what some people may not know is that they also make pickup trucks. Because on the basis of large trucks, the CXT pickup is likened to “the size of a house”.

The CXT is a commercially available version, equipped with a 7.6-liter inline-six turbodiesel engine. It also has a luxuriously designed interior and weighs more than 6.3 tons, twice the weight of the Hummer H1.

3. Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6X6

The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is a great vehicle that originated as a military off-road vehicle to compete with the British Land Rover and the American Jeep. However, the German manufacturer has commercialized the SUV and it has become very popular among today’s elite.

In 2013, AMG took a G63 and added some sidebars and a rear trunk, creating the G63 AMG 6X6. This is a giant 6-wheel pickup, using a V8 engine, twin turbocharger, 5.5 liter capacity and has a list price of about $ 500,000. Now, this product is worth more than 2 million USD due to its rarity and hard to find. Thanks to Mercedes-Benz, the 6X6 trend continues in today’s automotive world and 6-wheel versions of other pickups can be purchased from specialist auto custom companies.

2. Lamborghini LM002

Like the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, the Lamborghini LM002 is a vehicle originally designed for the military. Technically, the LM002 is also Lamborghini’s first SUV, produced since 1986. The product was initially powered by the 5.2-liter V12 engine available from the Countach supercar.

The LM002 was produced until 1993 and later available with another 7.2 liter V12 engine used in marine applications. In particular, the Sultan of Brunei also owns this one, but in a unique version.

1. Dodge Dakota Convertible

The Dodge Dakota, later renamed the RAM Dakota, was a mid-size pickup truck that was smaller than the Ram 1500 but still larger. Ford Ranger and Chevrolet C-10. The Dakota was sold from 1986 to 2011 and then discontinued.

The weirdest version of the pickup is the Dakota Sport Convertible. At launch, it was available with a variety of engines including the Shelby V8. Although produced to compete with the Jeep Wrangler, the car still makes consumers doubt about its practicality.

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