While trucks are a uniquely American creation, there are some pretty awesome ones that aren't available in the U.S. Here are five we wish we could get our hands on stateside.
1. Falcon Ute
The Falcon has existed in Australia since the 1950s when Ford first offered sedan-based pickup trucks in the land down under. The Aussie Ute has always been an awesome ride, even adopting Mustang styling and V8 power in the '70s. Today, the Falcon can be had with a turbocharged inline six-cylinder, six speed manual transmission, and sport-tuned suspension. Out of all the trucks we can't have, this is probably the one Americans would love the most.
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2. Ford 3000 Leisure Bakkie
As many of you can probably guess by the name, the Ford 3000 Leisure Bakkie is a model that was available mainly in Australia, along with a handful of other markets. The love for sedan-based pickups in the Land Down Under was one that Ford understood. And one of the quirkiest of such vehicles from the Blue Oval is the pickup that can best be described as a Bakkie make for Leisure!
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3. Ford Bantam
The Bantam is a tiny little pickup sold in South Africa that was originally based on the Escort, and later the Fiesta. One of the smallest Utes ever produced, it featured equally small powerplants – the base 1.3-liter and a larger 1.6-liter. Designed especially for the South American market, economy and utility were the goals here. The Bantam was produced until 2011, meaning that we probably have a zero percent chance of ever seeing one on American roads.
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4. Ford F-4000
Who needs an F-350 when you can get an F-4000? This Brazilian 6-ton truck has been on sale in South America since 1975 and continues to be offered in a variety of configurations, including those with a four-cylinder diesel under the hood. Why would any American not want a ridiculously long Ford with a commercial bed out back?
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5. Ford F-1000
The F-1000, like the F-4000, was sold in Brazil. And like the F-4000, it's quite the oddity compared to what we are used to in America. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the F-1000 is the fact that it can be had as a two-door crew cab, one that features an incredibly short bed. What you can get, however, is a wide variety of diesel and turbo diesel power plants.
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