OT: Whatever happened to mini-trucks?

I remember that there used to be Japanese mini-trucks with 2 or 3 cylinders
and one used to sit over the engine up front. They were so small they were
one of the few vehicles that still took an A class Illinois truck plate.
(3000 lbs GVW)

Whatever happened to them?

--
Charles of Schaumburg


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