There was a time when drivers made a statement with their choice of vehicles. Some did so intentionally, like choosing a big Cadillac as a sign of executive success or an American muscle car to show powerful rebelliousness.
Some did so out of necessity, like driving a station wagon or minivan as a practical family hauler or a panel truck as a tradesman’s mobile workshop.
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