1982 Sakura Asura Overland Republic
In 1980, KHI purchased a failing American truck company named Republic Utility Automobile Company. This purchase gave Sakura a new access point into the US market, the Utility Market. Sakura adapted the Republic AN800 truck and their NM8HC1 Pushrod V8 to fit for sale under the Sakura Marque. The Republic name was added to the end to honour RUAC. It sold for $16,851 (Modern Equivalent)
