Fiat may have another winner
If this was introduced into the NA market, it could replace the Sprinter. This is the 50c spec as against the heavier 70c 2016 Iveco Daily 50C210 vs 2016 Mercedes Sprinter 519CDI. First let's go t...
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j-d wrote:
From a historical perspective, I wish the E-550 (that's right Five-Fifty) had taken hold and continued. That straight front axle with bigger brakes and 19.5" tires would be good handling AND turning radius in the "Large" C's. Blur distinction between "C" and "Super C."
X10 on that!! The folks that have ever heard of the E550 Ford van probably can be counted on one or two hands. I believe that it even had leaf springs in the front. That definitely could still fill the niche market for a larger and rugged Class C not having to be built on those large Super C commercial truck chassis that are tough to climb up into and expensive to have serviced.
I wish someone could post some photos of E550 vans so everyone could see what they were. It sure would make a great 4X4 Class C chassis, too.
