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Dodge B Classic Cars for Sale

The name "Dodge B series" covers two distinct vehicles made by the Chrysler Corporation's Dodge division: the first is a pickup truck, the second a full-sized van.

The Dodge B pickup truck

The Dodge B series pickup truck made its debut in 1948, slipping into the blossoming postwar vehicle market. Multiple different variants of the truck were available to suit the tastes and needs of different consumers. The main design of the truck emphasised weight distribution and hauling capability, a focal point that remained even as the truck series was modified over the following years. Later on, certain models came with a "Truck-O-Matic" automatic transmission, an addition that doubtless helped to attract buyers. In all, the Dodge B pickup truck series lasted for five years, with the final new model unveiled in 1953.

The Dodge B van

In 1970, Dodge revived the Dodge B name, this time for a full-sized van rather than a pickup truck. The first three models in the series to be released were the B100, B200 and B300, but these were by no means the last. The Dodge B vans were very popular with drivers, helping to make Dodge a sales leader in the van field; only a market-wide crash in 1979 dislodged the company from this position.

The sales crash may have slowed down development in the Dodge B van series, but it did not halt production. The Dodge B series continued to be manufactured, and the late eighties saw significant revisions to its engine; in 1990, the Dodge B van was granted four-speed heavy-duty automatic transmission.

By this point, the Dodge Series had cemented itself as something of a fixture in the van world and was a common sight on the roads. Further revisions to the van's engine occurred in 1992 and 1993, ensuring that the van remained healthy in an increasingly competitive market.

While the Dodge B series has ceased production, the van is still thought of with fondness by vehicle enthusiasts today - and, it is safe to say, will be remembered for many years to come.

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