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Single Family Owned – 1974 Ford Courier

May 22, 2014

As compact pickups have disappeared from the new truck marketplace, and existing ones have disappeared via attrition, it’s interesting to see how many with good provenance (yes, that’s a silly term at this end of the scale) are showing up for sale. Often, these survivors have low miles, single family ownership, or long-term storage in their histories, so while you may need to put some effort in, you’ll get to experience what the buyer of a 5-10 year old compact truck did. Check out this 1974 Ford Courier, for sale for $3000 in Daly City, CA.

1974 Ford Courier left rear

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American Captive – 1973 Ford Courier

December 18, 2013

The early 1960s saw the beginning of the compact pickup market in North America, and by the early 1970s, American manufacturers were getting into the game. The little trucks had a strong selling proposition, getting better fuel economy while still being pretty tough and having good load capacity for their size. In the 1980s, the minitruck craze hit, and with that, the compact pickup was a mainstream vehicle. However, by the mid-1990s, most manufacturers found Americans wanted bigger, even in their small trucks, so combined with a lack of new models, compact trucks fizzled away, with the last Ford Ranger built in 2011. You can find this 1973 Ford Courier for sale for $2150 in Auburn, WA.

1973 Ford Courier right front

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