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 Posted: Fri Jan 19th, 2018 10:19 pm
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Dusten



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MaDMaXX wrote: Hmm, there always seem to be exceptions for sure, but style doesn't seem to be something trucks have (had?) when they were primarily designed for utility.

I'm not saying they never had any visual design effort, but i think it was absolutely a last thought on the list.
Maybe 50 years ago.  Style points have been a selling point in adverts for years

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/663911/fullsize/ad-1022-(custom).jpg




If you go look trucks have always been advertised as tough, but car like.  Good looking, fashionable, you name it.
Most truck consumers wants a rig that looks good, drives good, and still do any job they throw at it.  

Last edited on Fri Jan 19th, 2018 10:20 pm by Dusten



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