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3 Forgotten Pickup Trucks That Made No Sense!

3 Forgotten Pickup Trucks That Made No Sense! We’re looking at four of the strangest pickups ever made. These trucks didn’t just bend the rules of design and engineering – they broke them completely. Some became cult classics, while others faded away as fast as they arrived. Either way, they all left their mark on automotive history. We start with the Dodge A100 Pickup, born in 1964 when Chrysler was desperate to keep its truck division alive. This was no ordinary pickup – it was a cab-over design that put the driver directly above the front axle, with the engine crammed between the seats. The result? Tons of cargo space in a small footprint, but also a hot, noisy, and unsafe ride. It was weird, uncomfortable, and difficult to service, yet it sold well enough to save Dodge trucks and even inspired the legendary drag-racing “Little Red Wagon.” Next up is the Subaru BRAT, introduced in 1977. Subaru’s clever trick was welding two plastic jump seats into the bed, facing backward. Why? To dodge the dreaded “Chicken Tax” – a 25% tariff on imported trucks. With the seats, the BRAT legally counted as a passenger car, slashing the tax to just 2.5%. The seats were unsafe and nearly useless, but the BRAT’s all-wheel drive and quirky personality earned it a loyal fan base. Even President Ronald Reagan owned one at his California ranch. Then there’s the Dodge Dakota Convertible from 1989. Someone at Dodge decided the mid-size Dakota would sell better if it lost its roof. Working with American Sunroof Corporation, they created a convertible pickup – something not seen since the 1930s. The idea sounded fun, but truck buyers didn’t want a flimsy vinyl roof and poor weather protection. Sales were a disaster, with fewer than 4,000 made in three years. Today, its rarity makes it a collectible oddball. ____ We do not own the footages/images compiled in this video. It belongs to individual creators or organizations that deserve respect. By creatively transforming the footages from other videos, this work qualifies as fair use and complies with U.S. copyright law without causing any harm to the original work's market value. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. _____