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Stellantis (previously Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) recently patented imagery for a Ram 1500 Rebel with off-road bits seemingly cribbed from the OTG concept.The Ram 1500 Rebel OTG (Off the Grid) concept was originally built for the 2019 SEMA show.The concept included a host of overlanding-related accessory items.The Ram 1500 Rebel OTG (for “Off the Grid”) concept may see the light of day if a patent filed by Stellantis (previously Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is anything to go by. Images attached to the document show what looks like a Ram 1500 Rebel wearing many of the Mopar-sourced accessories the brand affixed to the Rebel OTG it built for the 2019 SEMA show.

While the vehicle in the patent images seems to forgo the likes of the OTG’s Yakima bed rack, rooftop tent, collapsible awning, and bed-mounted slide-out kitchen, it does appear to sport the concept truck’s snorkel intake, rear bumper with integrated LED lights, and bespoke grille and steel front bumper, replete with provisions for a winch and driving lights.
Whether this patent signals a new addition to the Ram 1500 model line, a special Mopar trim, or nothing at all is a bit of a mystery. We reached out to Ram to learn more about this patent, but a company spokesperson would not comment on the matter.That said, if we were the gambling type, we’d wager Ram plans to use the OTG concept as the template for its next limited-run Mopar model, a special variant of the vehicle the brand is prone to occasionally building and selling.
As its name implies, the Mopar special edition truck includes a number of Mopar-brand accessory items. These special Ram models are more than just trucks with the gamut of items in the accessory catalog attached to them, as Mopar curates the pickups to create vehicles that stand out from their stablemates.If this patent previews an OTG-inspired Ram 1500 Rebel Mopar model, then expect the concept truck’s 10,000-pound Warn winch (pulled from the Ram 2500 Power Wagon), LED driving lights, 2.0-inch lift, beadlock-capable wheels, and 35-inch Goodyear off-road tires to accompany the aforementioned updates to the truck’s front and rear bumpers, grille, and snorkel. Then again, it’s possible we’re getting ahead of ourselves and the Ram 1500 Rebel OTG concept remains the closest thing to a real-life version of the truck pictured in this patent.
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• This 1965 Ford Ranchero Deluxe, powered by a 289-cubic-inch V-8 and featuring three pedals, is currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer.• Showing just shy of 35,000 miles and with a mostly rust-free body, it may be almost 60 years old but still looks young at heart.• Bidding is open until Wednesday, April 20, with the current bid sitting at $17,750 as of Monday.What do a mullet and the Ford Ranchero have in common? The “business in the front, party in the back” aesthetic, of course. There are other lines of comparison to draw, primarily the occasional resurgence of the two oddball styles in their respective fields. Even now, with the introduction of vehicles like the Hyundai Santa Cruz, the spirit of the ute lives on, but that look may not exactly scratch the same itch as in years past. However, if turbochargers or unconventional gearboxes don’t tickle your fancy, and you aren’t held back by the lack of creature comforts like power windows and air conditioning, the founding father of the segment, the Ford Ranchero, has you covered. And if you want to go there, this 1965 Ranchero Deluxe model is currently up for sale on Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos—in an auction ending on Wednesday, April 20.

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Starting production in the 1957 model year, the Ranchero was born from a platform dedicated to sedans and wagons. Start with a wagon, take a little off the top, and you’ve got yourself a ute. That’s another hair-related joke, but it’s not that far off from Ford’s process for the first Ranchero. While the introductory model was essentially a chopped-up version of Ford’s full-size Ranch Wagon, the second iteration, starting with the 1960 model year, was based on Ford’s new Falcon compact sedan. The Ranchero was even marketed as the Falcon Ranchero during this time, sharing bits including the owner’s manual and floor mats with its sedan counterpart. The Ranchero ended production in 1979, leading into the company’s shift to a more rugged truck package in the Courier and Ranger small pickups.

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This particular Ranchero, a low-mile example owned by the seller since 2014, appears in mostly excellent condition, with only a few areas of imperfection to note. After a lovely Honey Gold and Wimbledon White repaint and interior refresh prior to current ownership, some scratches have accrued, as well as a bit of paint damage and corrosion around the gas cap. Additionally, a previous battery decided enough was enough, and caused additional corrosion on the battery tray. Thankfully, a new battery has been installed, as well as an accelerator pump. Having been driven roughly 400 miles under current ownership, this relic of years past is begging for some seat time. And, seeing as it has some beauty marks, why hold on to it like a museum piece?

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Sporting a V-8 shared with the Mustang of the time, and with three pedals to boot, there’s an awful lot to love about this Ranchero. What’s more, it has an incredibly clean interior, a crisp exterior, and practically zero underbody rust. Those are hard to come by in a near 60-year-old ride. The last 289-powered model on Bring a Trailer sold for $17,000 roughly one year ago, and with bidding already ahead of that figure as of this writing with two days to go, who knows where this will end up.

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The seventh edition of the massive celebration of all things Porsche will return next year following the longest hiatus of the event’s 22-year history.Porsche isn’t yet saying where or when it will be held, other than that it will take place next year. Previous Rennsport Reunions have been held at Lime Rock Park, Daytona International Speedway, and Laguna Seca.The last Rennsport took place in 2018 and attracted 80,000 fans and 2500 vehicles, including the 356 Speedster, RS Spyder, 959 Dakar, and 919 hybrid.If you’ve been awaiting signs that things are slightly returning to normal, look no further than Porsche’s Rennsport Reunion VII, which will take place somewhere at some point in 2023. That’s all the information Porsche is announcing at the moment, but now we know the longest pause in Rennsport Reunion history is coming to an end.

The idea of race car driver Brian Redman and a Porsche Cars North America spokesperson, Bob Carlson, the first Rennsport Reunion was held at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut in 2001. Since then it has been held every three to four years at Daytona International Speedway in Florida (2004 and 2007) and then at Laguna Seca in California (2011, 2015, and 2018). The last Rennsport Reunion drew a crowd of more than 80,000 fans and 2500 vehicles.”We’re all excited to be able to announce the return of the Rennsport Reunion, which is always a highlight of Porsche motorsports enthusiasm and heritage,” Kjell Gruner, president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, said in a statement. “Rennsport Reunion has grown quickly over the years into a truly one-of-a-kind experience of sight, sound, and emotions. For a few days, it feels like everyone thrilled by the brand is united in one place, on and off the track, as one Porsche family.”

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Porsche said it will announce the theme, date, and location of Rennsport Reunion VII “soon.” Given that Porsche does not mention Laguna Seca at all, we wouldn’t be surprised if it will be held somewhere else. The Porsche-related blog Flatsixes notes that Porsche has been in discussion with the owners of that track to make important upgrades, like a new bridge over the track at the start-finish line.Some of the vehicles that showed up at the 2018 event included the 356 Speedster, RS Spyder, 959 Dakar, and 919 Hybrid. The theme that year was “Champions,” and Porsche didn’t forget to mention that, “with over 30,000 race wins, the sports-car manufacturer from Weissach is by far the most successful brand in motorsports worldwide.”
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