Trucks are typically a afterthought when it comes to building a fast means of transportation. The reasons why are obvious - trucks are generally heavier than cars, and they have the aerodynamic efficiency of a barn.
Remember when Flareside pickups were the coolest on the block? A carryover styling exercise from the 40's and 50's, those bulged out fenders looked cool but sacrificed precious bed space.
Do you like your trucks, shall we say, large? So long that you have to occupy two parking spots at the mall? Incapable of navigating a roundabout without driving over part of the curb?
70's model F-100s are popular for a variety of reasons. One of which is that they look like they can take a solid punch to the face - a face that is as square jawed as a Hollywood action movie star.
Low mileage classic trucks are harder and harder to come by these days. The reason why is obvious -while many old cars have been stored away as collector items over the years, nobody in the 60's ever thought that their workhorse truck might be worth something one day.
Is there anything that attracts more attention than a lifted truck with insanely huge tires? Perhaps a lifted truck with insanely huge tires and a blazing red paint job?
Say the name "Explorer," and 100% of the people who hear it immediately think of Ford's venerable SUV. It's been one of the automaker's best selling vehicles for decades now, winning over soccer moms and weekend mall dwellers everywhere.