A quick history of the Nissan Patrol

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First generation (4W60 series; 1951–1960) In September 1951 the 4W60 was introduced. The overall styling was similar to the Willys Jeep. The 4W60 used the 75 hp 3.7L Nissan NAK engine from the Nissan 290 bus, but with part-time 4-wheel drive and a 4-speed manual transmission. The grille had a […] Read more »

Who invented the 4WD

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Historians seem not certain who invented four wheel drive for cars. Somehow the history of 4WD is not well recorded. According to what I found on the internet, the first 4WD vehicle was designed by Ferdinand Porsche (yes, the founder of Porsche cars) for the Austrian truck manufacturer Jacob Lohner […] Read more »