What was the earliest vehicle to have a top hinged tail gate? I don't mean top hinged glass as part of a tailgate with a bottom hinged or "clam shell" component, rather the entire tailgate is hinged on top. I also don't mean a trunk lid over a cargo area distinct from the main cabin. I figure it came in 55-56 when the VW bus allowed cargo access from behind, replacing the "barn door" hatch. Am I missing something earlier?

Sixto
MB-less

My wifes 83 bronco II?

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2001 SLK 320 six speed manual
2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

Annoy a Liberal, Read the Constitution

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1984 300D, 228k, Light Ivory, Java MB-Tex

Wow, as far back as 1938! Good find on the Traction Avant Commerciale.

Sixto
MB-less

Some that come to mind

81 Plymouth Reliant SW

75 Plymouth Volare SW

Pinto SW

Vega SW

Early 70's VW 411 / 412 SW

( 65 ? ) VW Type 3 SW ( Square back )

50's SAAB ( 96 , 98 , 99 models )