What was the name of the Dodge Fargo in 1941?
What was the name of the Dodge Fargo in 1941?
The Fargo name (as well as De Soto) is still used today by Turkish manufacturer Askam, although they have no affiliation with Chrysler. Our featured 1941 Fargo pickup is nearly identical to the 1941 Dodge WC ½-ton pickup, except for badging.
Where was the Dodge Fargo light duty truck made?
In 1936, Fargo light-duty trucks were again available, but were now built in Windsor, Ontario, for the Canadian market and sold through Canadian Plymouth and De Soto car dealers. Dodge dealers in Canada continued to sell the American-built Dodge trucks. 1939 was a seminal year for both Dodge and Fargo trucks.
Where did the first Fargo truck come from?
Fargo trucks for most countries were made in the United States, though all Fargos sold in Canada were made in Canada. From 1933 to 1935, 3,500 1½-ton Fargo trucks were made in Detroit for export (export Fargo trucks with special serial numbers, available in 1½ ton form only, started in 1933, making them easier to track).
When was the Dodge Fargo made in Canada?
Dodge dealers in Canada continued to sell the American-built Dodge trucks. 1939 was a seminal year for both Dodge and Fargo trucks. The newly designed grille, hood and body sheetmetal first introduced in 1939 would continue through war-year production and on until 1947 for both brands.
The Fargo name (as well as De Soto) is still used today by Turkish manufacturer Askam, although they have no affiliation with Chrysler. Our featured 1941 Fargo pickup is nearly identical to the 1941 Dodge WC ½-ton pickup, except for badging.
In 1936, Fargo light-duty trucks were again available, but were now built in Windsor, Ontario, for the Canadian market and sold through Canadian Plymouth and De Soto car dealers. Dodge dealers in Canada continued to sell the American-built Dodge trucks. 1939 was a seminal year for both Dodge and Fargo trucks.
Fargo trucks for most countries were made in the United States, though all Fargos sold in Canada were made in Canada. From 1933 to 1935, 3,500 1½-ton Fargo trucks were made in Detroit for export (export Fargo trucks with special serial numbers, available in 1½ ton form only, started in 1933, making them easier to track).
When did the Dodge Fargo come out in Canada?
From 1936-1972, Chrysler in Canada had two parallel truck lines, Dodge, sold by Dodge-DeSoto dealers, and Fargo, sold by Chrysler-Plymouth dealers. Bill Watson: “When the Canadian Fargo was introduced for 1936, it was available in ½, 1, 1½, 2 and 3 ton sizes.
