The truck's role in American society changed dramatically from the 1960s through the 1980s, with the rise of off-roaders, the van craze of the 1970s and minivan revolution of the 1980s, the popularization of the SUV as family car and the diversification of the pickup truck into multiple forms and sizes. This comprehensive reference book follows the form of the author's popular volumes on American cars. For each year, it provides an industry overview and, for each manufacturer, an update on new models and other news, followed by a wealth of data: available powertrains, popular options, paint colors and more. Finally, each truck is detailed fully with specifications and measurements, prices, production figures, standard equipment and more. “Four stars. An exhaustive compilation of vehicle specifications, options, models, colors, and more…Our collective trucker cap is off to author J. ‘Kelly’ Flory Jr. for his work on this Herculean project. It’s a great resource”― Hemmings Motor News “Flory’s fourth book tops the other three in all of its ‘vital statistics’―more pages, more photos, more everything”― SAH Journal “Flory’s books are unsurpassed for detail and accuracy”― Speed Readers “Kelly Flory’s fourth book is now out and it tops his previous three in everyone of its ‘vital statistics’―more pages, more photos, more everything”― The Starterator , newsletter of the Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association. The truck's role in American society changed dramatically from the 1960s through the 1980s, with the rise of off-roaders, the van craze of the 1970s and minivan revolution of the 1980s, the popularization of the SUV as family car and the diversification of the pickup truck into multiple forms and sizes. This comprehensive reference book follows the form of the author's popular volumes on American cars. For each year, it provides an industry overview and, for each manufacturer, an update on new models and other news, followed by a wealth of data: available powertrains, popular options, paint colors and more. Finally, each truck is detailed fully with specifications and measurements, prices, production figures, standard equipment and more. J. "Kelly" Flory, Jr., is a claim analyst and longtime car enthusiast. He lives in Lenexa, Kansas.