18. Jeep Gladiator
A direct descendant of the Willys Pickup, Jeep introduced the Gladiator in 1963 with new styling and great new features. The most important feature was the independent front suspension, which was the same as on the Chevrolet C/K. Jeep wasn’t the first to offer it, but it was the first four-wheel truck that featured this kind of front suspension.
They presented the first truck ever with an independent front suspension and a 4×4 drivetrain, which was quite an achievement. The Jeep Gladiator immediately became the best off-road truck on the market. Even the U.S. Army used a special version for various duties. With a powerful six-cylinder or V8 engine, the Gladiator was one of the most versatile and popular trucks of the era.