Popular surf cars of the past

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September 7, 2008

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<i> A few years ago, Surfer Magazine made a list of the best cars for wave riders through the generations. Will Suzuki's vehicles now make the cut?</i><br>
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<b>For 1955, the <a href="http://topics.latimes.com/autos">Woody</a></b><br>
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"For generations the Woody has been the symbol of surf transportation. Even with a couple of boards hanging out the back these boats were big enough to pack up the kids, the dog and a picnic for a summer day at San O'."<br>
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<b>Honorable Mention:</b> 1940s era International bread truck<br>
-- <a href=
"http://surfermag.com/features/surfcars/index.html">Surfer
Magazine</a><br>
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<b>More:</b><br>
<a href="http://topics.latimes.com/autos">Autos A-Z</a>
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A few years ago, Surfer Magazine made a list of the best cars for wave riders through the generations. Will Suzuki's vehicles now make the cut?

For 1955, the Woody

"For generations the Woody has been the symbol of surf transportation. Even with a couple of boards hanging out the back these boats were big enough to pack up the kids, the dog and a picnic for a summer day at San O'."

Honorable Mention: 1940s era International bread truck
-- Surfer Magazine

More:
Autos A-Z (Phil Skinner)

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