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Category Archives: Autocar Trucks
Autocar Mondays – 1948 C90
When I think of the movie Mad Max my mind doesn’t necessary conjure up the image of this 1948 Autocar C90 but the more I think of it the more I realize the trucks of the past will inherit the … Continue reading
Autocar Mondays – 1942 M3 Half Track
Photos arrived today from the western front today, otherwise known as Stafford, New York of this 1942 Autocar M3 Half Track. The M3 was produced by all the truck divisions of the White Motor Company including Autocar and Diamond-T. The … Continue reading
Autocar Mondays – 1966 DC9364
Autocars have always been a crowd favorite on Daily Diesel Dose even before Autocar Mondays. Back in 2012 we took a look at this 1966 DC9364 seen at the Empire State Antique Truck Association annual show in Stafford, NY. This … Continue reading
Autocar Mondays – DC97 with Sleeper
John sent in this interesting photo of an Autocar DC97 that he spotted south of Cortland while rail fanning. My first thought upon seeing the photo was if the Cortland referenced in the photo credit was the Cortland? As in Cortland, … Continue reading
Autocar Mondays – Looking For A Deal
The common path for many looking to make their own way in the trucking industry is to purchase an old truck and put it to use. Usually the pickings are slim and whatever is found requires costly repairs. But if … Continue reading
Autocar Mondays – Level Best
I know there a few of you out there that don’t look too fondly on the Autocar ACL line of trucks. You have to admit that the DC/DK line of trucks was a tough act to follow but with each … Continue reading
Autocar Mondays – Retirement Home
Ed recently visited the Autocar retirement home at the William M. Larned quarry near Rotterdam, NY. In this photo four Autocars can be seen with at least one of them in still running order. Ed tells us that as recently … Continue reading
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Autocar Mondays – Old 97
I can only imagine the look on the eyes of a tire dealer when one of these “Michigan Specials” rolls into the shop. I’ve often wondered how this unique trucking combination came to be and why some many axles are … Continue reading
Autocar Mondays – Running in a Pack
Well it ain’t Monday but one thing is for sure this beauty is an Autocar! This 1951 DC100 powered by a Cummins NHRS diesel was just one of many spectacular rigs of the Autocar nameplate found at the ATHS National … Continue reading
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Autocar Mondays – The Goose
There is just something about an Autocar with floats and a 6×6 configuration that looks natural. Here we see “The Goose”, a 1978 DC that has been repowered with a B-Series Cat and a 13 speed trans. Originally this truck left … Continue reading
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