4WD History & Facts About 4x4 Trucks, SUVs and Quad ATVs
Everything you want to know about your favorite off-road vehicle's history. Little-known facts and historical data for all makes & models of 4WD SUVs, 4x4 trucks, quad ATVs & military vehicles. View their history & production timeline, model year changes, spotters guides with photos to identify your specific make and model, and how to decode your VIN tag for detail & origin information.
ATV History & Facts @
IH Scouts History & Facts (3)
Chevy Trucks History/Facts (12)
Jeep History & Facts @
Chrysler/Dodge 4x4 History (9)
Land Rover History & Facts (2)
Evolution of 4WDs & SUVs (12)
Military Vehicles History (19)
Ford Trucks History & Facts (17)
Toyota 4x4s History & Facts (9)
Hummer History & Facts @
Volvo XC90 is "Mudfest Champion"
Volvo XC90 is "Mudfest Champion" for third consecutive year, this time with a V8.
Volvo XC90 is "Mudfest Champion" for third consecutive year, this time with a V8.
Vehicle History Ratings & Reviews For Most Vehicles
If you're interested in knowing the history of your vehicle, but it isn't already listed here (below or to the right), then check here for detailed histories and stats on your make & model.
If you're interested in knowing the history of your vehicle, but it isn't already listed here (below or to the right), then check here for detailed histories and stats on your make & model.
1972 4WD Recreation Vehicle Comparisons
A chart depicting all the features for the "recreation vehicles" (aka sport-utility vehicles) that were sold in 1972. Includes the Chevy Blazer, Suburban and Pickup; Ford Bronco and Pickup; IH Scout, Travel All and Pickup; Jeep CJ5, CJ6, CJ7, Commando, Wagoneer and Pickup; Land Rover; Toyota Land Cruiser and Wagon; and Dodge Pickup.
A chart depicting all the features for the "recreation vehicles" (aka sport-utility vehicles) that were sold in 1972. Includes the Chevy Blazer, Suburban and Pickup; Ford Bronco and Pickup; IH Scout, Travel All and Pickup; Jeep CJ5, CJ6, CJ7, Commando, Wagoneer and Pickup; Land Rover; Toyota Land Cruiser and Wagon; and Dodge Pickup.
Bigfoot History & FAQ
From it's humble beginnings as a gimmick for Bob Chandler's four-wheel drive shop to being on the big screen... Here is where you'll learn all about it!
From it's humble beginnings as a gimmick for Bob Chandler's four-wheel drive shop to being on the big screen... Here is where you'll learn all about it!
Bigfoot's Ancestry
Here is Team Bigfoot's lineage from display trucks to racing trucks, and specialty trucks to Bigfoot alumni.
Here is Team Bigfoot's lineage from display trucks to racing trucks, and specialty trucks to Bigfoot alumni.
FAQ For All Different Makes & Models
For the person who would like to purchase a 4WD or AWD pickup truck or SUV for use as their daily vehicle. It includes some model year production changes and vehicle highlights for a wide variety of 4x4 makes and models.
For the person who would like to purchase a 4WD or AWD pickup truck or SUV for use as their daily vehicle. It includes some model year production changes and vehicle highlights for a wide variety of 4x4 makes and models.
GM NAPCO Truck History
Interesting tidbits about the history, as well as an actual newpaper article with highlights.
Interesting tidbits about the history, as well as an actual newpaper article with highlights.
Mitsubishi Vehicles History
Mitsubishi has offered a number of great trucks and SUVs over the years. Follow the story of Mitsubishi Motors from 1917 to the present.
Mitsubishi has offered a number of great trucks and SUVs over the years. Follow the story of Mitsubishi Motors from 1917 to the present.
Nissan Pickup Truck History in the U.S.
In 1959 the Datsun 1000 compact pickup truck – the first truck of its kind - was born. Follow Nissan's truck line through 1999's Frontier 4WD.
In 1959 the Datsun 1000 compact pickup truck – the first truck of its kind - was born. Follow Nissan's truck line through 1999's Frontier 4WD.
Suzuki Vehicles History & FAQ
This very thorough FAQ tracks Suzuki Motor Corporation's history through the 1998 model year sport utility vehicles.
This very thorough FAQ tracks Suzuki Motor Corporation's history through the 1998 model year sport utility vehicles.
Volkswagen's Role In 4x4 History
In the early 1940's, Volkswagen made (in very limited quantities) the Komanderwagen, which was basically a 4x4 Beetle. The VW Beetle has come full circle, and today we have the VW Touareg -- Volkswagen's first official four wheel drive SUV for the mainstream public.
In the early 1940's, Volkswagen made (in very limited quantities) the Komanderwagen, which was basically a 4x4 Beetle. The VW Beetle has come full circle, and today we have the VW Touareg -- Volkswagen's first official four wheel drive SUV for the mainstream public.
VIN #'s: Making Sense of Them
Look on the upper left side of your dash — you should see an important-looking badge with 17 numbers on it. By decoding this number, you can figure out what makes your vehicle unique.
Look on the upper left side of your dash — you should see an important-looking badge with 17 numbers on it. By decoding this number, you can figure out what makes your vehicle unique.
VIN Decoder
A free online VIN decoder that allows you to see the information about your vehicle. Here you can decode any Vehicle Identification Number that was issued after 1978, which is when ISO 3779 was established to make a uniform way to track vehicles.
A free online VIN decoder that allows you to see the information about your vehicle. Here you can decode any Vehicle Identification Number that was issued after 1978, which is when ISO 3779 was established to make a uniform way to track vehicles.
VIN Decoder From Car Detective
Enter your 17-digit VIN number to search their database of over 18 billion records on 384 million used cars!
Enter your 17-digit VIN number to search their database of over 18 billion records on 384 million used cars!
VIN Decoding For Classic Vehicles
Do it yourself VIN numbers research and VIN decoder information for free on the following vehicles: Chevy/GMC Trucks, Blazers, Dodge, Chrysler, and more. If your classic vehicle isn't listed here, they'll personally research to find the information for you for a small fee.
Do it yourself VIN numbers research and VIN decoder information for free on the following vehicles: Chevy/GMC Trucks, Blazers, Dodge, Chrysler, and more. If your classic vehicle isn't listed here, they'll personally research to find the information for you for a small fee.