bakkie
n.— «The B140 is still being made in South Africa (the truck is called “Bakkie” in SA).» —“Datsun 1200 History, Models and Production” by David Datsun 1200 Club Nov. 20, 2002. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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