Tag: Mexican

  • Rare Mexican VW: Hormiga

    Rare Mexican VW: Hormiga

    The Hormiga (Ant in Spanish), also known as the Basistransporter, was a front-engine, front-wheel drive mini-truck made in Germany and Mexico from 1975 through 1979.  In some cases, these were shipped as knock-down kits and built elsewhere. These were only in production for a few years and only in low volume.  As such, only a…

  • Ramcharger de Mexico

    Ramcharger de Mexico

    To the extent Americans think about the Ramcharger, we usually think about the 1974 to 1993 version.  Like its Bronco and Blazer competitors, it was based on a full-sized pickup.  In the 1990s, Ford and GM continued in this market with the Expedition (four-door only) and a next-gen Blazer (quickly renamed Tahoe and then limited…