The 1956 New York International Auto Show took place in December of that year. For the first time it was held at the Coliseum and the word “International” was added to reflect the rising popularity of European cars. Another bit of international flair was introduced at that show with the 1957 Ford Ranchero making its debut appearance in public at the NYIAS.
OK, the Ranchero itself may not be an international player, but the concept of a car-based pickup had been widely accepted in Australia since Ford designer Lew Brandt melded a bed with the body of a 1934 sedan creating the Ute, in response to a pig farmer who wanted a vehicle he could drive to church on Sundays and haul pigs on Mondays. The Utility, or Ute, sold well overseas for years and remains a popular vehicle in many counties.
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