Top American Truck Classics

Chevrolet Cheyenne

During the period from the late 1960’s to the early 1970’s, the truck industry was making a call for trucks that in lack of a better term were less 'trucky.' Customers craved a heavy-duty vehicle that would function like a rugged truck but had the inside feel which closely resembled a typical car. As a result, the ‘71 and ‘72 Cheyenne models introduced a preferable trim, luxurious interior and a cab that was warmer and more comfortable. With all the changes made, however, the Cheyenne maintained its larger full-size truck, making it an iconic step for the trucking industry. Ford, like other companies, had to figure out how to work with emission restrictions back in the mid-70's, following was there solution.