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I would like to know why all four-wheel-drive vehicles have to be high and carry big, fat wheels.
--Letters, July '79
We have made a subtle but very important change to the magazine: We have modified our title from 4-Wheel & Off-Road to Petersen's 4-Wheel. We feel the new logo is cleaner, less cluttered, and more immediately recognizable.
--4xForward, Jan. '91
Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road.
--Cover logo, Oct. '91
The 4x4 Sundae, served worldwide by Baskin-Robbins ice cream stores, is our choice for the 4x4 of the Year.
--"4x4 of the Year," Apr. '79
Yes, this is one fancy package. Yet at first glance, with a California purchase price approaching $13,000 (loaded), the rig just doesn't seem to fit the part it was meant to fill. It appears to be not much more than a big, glorified station wagon.
--"Chevy K20 Suburban," Sept. '78
Pick the 10 best boonie crashers? That's worse than picking the Playmate of the Year.
--"The Top Ten," Feb. '80
Answer one question: How do you feel about show trucks? ... We look askance at things, such as chromed leaves, that are prissy past all practicality. But every now and again, we see a show truck that...well, it's like looking lecherously at a neighbor's daughter: We know we shouldn't, but we just get all fired up inside.
--"Truck As Art," May '87
The games of the XXIII Olympiad are over, and once again off-roading was overlooked.
--Let's Get Small, Nov. '84
Boy, did I like the Brat! ... But I almost didn't give the car back to Subaru. It's that good!
--"Subaru Brat," July '79
You drive a Ramcharger/ Bronco/Blazer, and it's OK...but doesn't quite fit your...you know, image. The valet parking attendant always parks it behind the disco....
--"Mercedes-Benz 4x4," Sept. '79
When it comes to action, this '71 Bronco makes Star Wars look tame.
--"The Force of Titonka," Nov. '78
A set of inexpensive handcuffs, available at most surplus stories, can provide some theft protection for items you don't normally carry around. Simply lock them to the rollbar.
--"Driveway How-To: 10 Low-Cost Security Tips," June '79
At this point, care should be taken to avoid any distractions which may either delay you or cause the winch to fall on your thumbs. Small puppies are a particular hazard.
--"Pulling Power," July '78
The sea gulls will flock to anyone with food.
--"Island Retreat," Oct. '87
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