description Dodge A100 Pickup Overview
The Dodge A100 is a compact, forward-control pickup truck and van produced by Chrysler Corporation from 1964 to 1970. It features a cabover design where the driver sits above the front axle, resulting in a flat front fascia and a short overall length combined with a large cargo bed. The vehicle utilized a unibody construction and was originally powered by Chrysler's slant-6 engine, positioned between the driver and passenger seats. It was marketed toward commercial buyers and tradespeople requiring a maneuverable utility vehicle.
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Why does the Dodge A100 Pickup have such a short, flat front?
The A100 uses a forward-control, or cabover, layout with the driver sitting above the front axle and the engine between the seats. That design produced a flat nose, short overall length, and a large usable cargo area.
What years was the Dodge A100 Pickup made?
Chrysler produced the Dodge A100 line from 1964 through 1970. The related A108 used a longer 108-inch wheelbase, while the standard A100 used a 90-inch wheelbase.
What trucks competed with the Dodge A100 when it was new?
Its main compact competitors included the Ford Econoline, Chevrolet Van, Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier, and Volkswagen Type 2. The A100 was unusual because its pickup and van versions used the same forward-control idea.
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