1975 Daihatsu Taft F10

No, the Taft was not named after America's fattest President. TAFT stands for Tough Almighty Fourwheeldrive Transport. This Taft was parked at one of the two (that I know of) used car lots in Seattle that specialize in Japanese cars designed for use in Japan. Daihatsu, a company owned by Toyota, made an effort to sell cars and SUVs in the US in the late 80s/early 90s. I have on occasion seen a Daihatsu Rocky on the streets, but I don't recall ever seeing a Charade (that car needs a better name).

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