1978 Datsun Pickup Joins DFW Car & Toy Museum's Ron Sturgeon Collection

The DFW Car & Toy Museum has recently added a 1978 Datsun Pickup to its Ron Sturgeon Collection, showcasing a vehicle that epitomizes the rugged reliability and simplicity of late 1970s automotive design. This pickup, with its 2.0-liter inline-four engine and five-speed manual transmission, offers a glimpse into an era when vehicles were built for functionality and longevity.

Museum founder Ron Sturgeon praises the Datsun Pickup as a testament to durable, dependable small trucks, noting its 'lived a life' appearance adds to its charm. The vehicle's interior, featuring a stock AM radio and manual heater, along with its functional dashboard, underscores a time when cars were more about utility than luxury.

This addition to the museum not only enriches its collection of over 200 vehicles and 3,000 toys but also serves as a reminder of the automotive industry's evolution. The Datsun Pickup's presence in the museum offers visitors a chance to appreciate the craftsmanship and design of classic trucks that paved the way for modern vehicles.

The DFW Car & Toy Museum, located in Fort Worth, TX, continues to celebrate automotive history with free admission, inviting enthusiasts and the public to explore its vast collection. The inclusion of the 1978 Datsun Pickup underscores the museum's commitment to preserving and showcasing vehicles that have left a lasting impact on automotive culture.