I always loved the first gen Japanese pickups. Everything was so functional- note the tie-downs on the bed sides and the tail gate. Mazda built these for Ford. Isuzu built the LUV (light utility vehicle) for Chevrolet, and Mitsubishi built the D50 for Dodge. The big difference on these trucks was they didn't have the Wankel rotary engine. It's such a shame that the 'mini-pickup' (per se) is a thing of the past. Tacomas and their ilk are just about full-sized anymore.
Love these early Couriers. Something about those two big headlights is just super cool. Great condition, cool color. The big mirrors are sweet too. My dad had one of these early ones. According to him, it wasn''t really amazing or horrible. Just kinda average.
No business answers the phone on the first ring, but they did it. I don't have a lot of experience with other messenger services, but with these guys, I won't need to. I found the best.
I just got a '72 Ford Courier for my first car (or should I say, "little pick-up"). Guy was selling it for 1500, got it down to 1200. He was shocked when I was so enthusiastic about it (woman here). Stick-shift, no power steering, 80,000 mi on it. Great shape, barely any rust, mechanic said it's one of the cleanest engines he's ever seen, even beats the newer vehicles. Right now,the color is the original paint...I am considering painting it this light yellow though (:
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sweet little truck! wonder who built this for 'em?
Nice wheel color and hubcaps, too. Very nice little truck.
Nice patina, love the mirrors as well.
Great ride! Simple and low cost, that's all most people need. Silly not to have a rear bumper, tho.
I always loved the first gen Japanese pickups. Everything was so functional- note the tie-downs on the bed sides and the tail gate. Mazda built these for Ford. Isuzu built the LUV (light utility vehicle) for Chevrolet, and Mitsubishi built the D50 for Dodge. The big difference on these trucks was they didn't have the Wankel rotary engine. It's such a shame that the 'mini-pickup' (per se) is a thing of the past. Tacomas and their ilk are just about full-sized anymore.
Love these early Couriers. Something about those two big headlights is just super cool. Great condition, cool color. The big mirrors are sweet too.
My dad had one of these early ones. According to him, it wasn''t really amazing or horrible. Just kinda average.
I agree that it is a pity there aren't any mini pickups made. I saw a Ford Courier is still made in S. America. Wish they could bring it up here.
No business answers the phone on the first ring, but they did it. I don't have a lot of experience with other messenger services, but with these guys, I won't need to. I found the best.
I just got a '72 Ford Courier for my first car (or should I say, "little pick-up"). Guy was selling it for 1500, got it down to 1200. He was shocked when I was so enthusiastic about it (woman here). Stick-shift, no power steering, 80,000 mi on it. Great shape, barely any rust, mechanic said it's one of the cleanest engines he's ever seen, even beats the newer vehicles. Right now,the color is the original paint...I am considering painting it this light yellow though (:
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