Nissan Hardbody
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Also referred to as simply the “Datsun Truck”, the Nissan Hardbody is another quirky, small-size foreign pickup that hasn’t seen much exposure in the states. That said, this compact Japanese truck has been an international icon of reliability since 1955 – and even though production ceased in 1997, most are still on the road today. In similar fashion to Chevy’s Advance Series, the Nissan Hardbody actually comprises a lineup of different models. Nonetheless, a common theme remained within the lineup: Each truck was outfitted with a simple but reliable low-compression, straight-4 or straight-6 motor and a short wheelbase with a two-door cab (though rarely a 4-door cab) that compensated for meager power figures.
