I kept saying Forward Control. There is no more perfect example than the Jeep Forward Control= FC-150 and FC-170.
150 Short and 170 Long
1956-1964
It kind of started as a sort of pick up, but just a few crazy conversions and then back to Cab Forwards.
Many of these were custom built, the FC may have been one of the most versatile designs ever!
Jeep had some contract in Spain to produce a vehicle known as a VIASA SV in various versions- an FC spin off?
Jeep (Kaiser-Willys) was working on the next generation called the WIDE-TRAC and never was more than a concept vehicle in 1960.
Jeep FC Mighty concept
Next up VW
Much more on VW in another blog
Rear engine wheel standers were a natural for forward controls.
Next Chevrolet Corvair
Rampside Pickup
Good for BIKES!
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Dodge A-100
The most famous A-100
And the new comers!
Still confused by this one!
Wheelstander trucks seemed to be naturals for these type trucks!
The Deora Built from the A-100
Ford's turn, well Mercury in Canada
A little mixed up huh?
Remember tailgates make great wheelie bars!
Studebaker played around, this one is in their museum
This may have started as a regular Land rover?
Most Forward Control are based on vans!
Like the "good for bikes" comment
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