The first 4x4 Suzuki built had its origin with another small Japanese truck from the Hope Motor Company. The HopeStar ON360 began development in 1965 as a basic, reliable 4 wheel drive. It did without such frills as doors and needed nothing more than hammock seats. It was powered by a 21hp 360cc air-cooled Mitsubishi two-stroke engine. However, the company met with difficulties after selling only a handful of these trucks. Suzuki purchased the production rights for the ON360 in 1968...
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Edited by: Umtali at: 28/10/07 0:18
