Category Archives: Autocar Trucks

Autocar Mondays – Interstate Safety Service

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Eric

What’s better than owning one Autocar? Owning two! Interstate Safety Service of Clarks Summit brought two fine examples of the Autocar nameplate to the 2019 ATCA Northeastern PA truck show in Harford. The crane truck is a 1982 DC64B. It … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – G. Lopes Collection

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Eric

If you had to choose one truck from the two seen below could you? I know I couldn’t. Ryan received the red carpet treatment when he stopped by to see the trucks of the Lopes collection. And as much as … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Reliable Foundation

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Eric

When you are starting a trucking business it goes without saying that your truck better be rock steady reliable. That’s why Roger turned to this 1986 DK64 to help get his fledgling business off the ground. Powered by a Cummins … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Dorrace Recycling

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Eric

If you look at this photo and don’t like what you see please exit this page now. My fellow truck obsessed friend Ryan Pedone was back on the east coast last month for a furious week of truck hunting. When … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 400 Cummins

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Eric

Last Sunday the ATCA Uncle Sam chapter held their annual show at the Washington County Fairgrounds. I wasn’t able to make the show this year but Ed was nice enough to send in this great photo of a 1975 DC … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Macungie 2019

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Eric

Wow, check out this beauty. It’s a 1980 A64-BT powered by a Caterpillar diesel. It’s just one of the many great Autocar trucks that made the trip to the ATCA National Meet in Macungie PA.  Believe me when I tell … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – ACL of the Fields

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Eric

We’ve seen plenty of Autocars on the site over the years but not too many that look like this couple! John was passing through Cobourg, Ontario recently when he came across a pair of ACLs fitted with low impact tires … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Return of the DC

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Eric

The DC Autocar is back! I can hardly believe the words I just typed but it’s true. Somehow the talented folks at Autocar Trucks managed to keep under wraps one of the biggest heavy truck stories of the century! By … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Broken Back

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Eric

The DC line of Autocar trucks has a long and storied career. My personal favorite happens to be the earlier models with the rounded grill and classic Autocar hood emblem. This old truck looks like it is ready to roll … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – How Much Wood

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Eric

How many cords of wood can a Autocar DC 9964 haul? I’m not sure of the exact answer but it’s probably much more than a woodchuck could chuck. Current power in the truck comes from a 335 Cummins paired to … Continue reading →

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