Category Archives: Autocar Trucks

Autocar Mondays – Gerosa 1952 Autocar DC200

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Eric

Autocar Trucks have hauled plenty of heavy loads over the centuries but few have shouldered the load like this 1952 DC200 that once belonged to the fabled New York City heavy haul firm of Gerosa Haulage Corp. I have not … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Holmes W70

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Eric

Pretend for a moment you work for Holmes, the world renowned manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment. You just finished the design for the W-70 that ultimately will turn out to be the largest and most powerful mechanical wrecker ever built. … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1949 Was A Good Year

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Eric

I don’t know who designed this model of Autocar truck that most likely dates back to the late 30’s but my hat is off to them. With a low roof line and long hood this truck has a unique big … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – A DC For You and Me

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Eric

It’s just not a classic truck show if there isn’t an Autocar or two, or three, to drool over like this 1972 DC9364 proudly owned and displayed by Don Berch. Originally a tandem axle on leaf springs this truck was … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Bringing Down the Roof

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Eric

This 1987 Autocar ACL is still going strong after 29 years of active service with the Sauquoit Fire Company. Back in the early years of this truck when the ACL line was still the new model on the block, this … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Australian Autocar

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Eric

Autocar Trucks and the rugged beauty of Australia seem like a match made in heaven. Only the toughest rigs can survive the rigor of the outback so it may come a surprise that the Autocar name plate is something of rarity … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1954 DC75

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Eric

This 1954 DC-75 looks so nice that you would think it rolled right out of a museum. Guess what, it did! Coming from the Keystone Truck and Tractor museum in  Colonial Heights VA this Autocar represents the iconic trucks of yesteryear that … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Get What You Pay For

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Eric

Today we have a well preserved 1978 Autocar DC that at one time was in the service of the Suffolk County weights and measurement division. Somehow this old truck retired to a private collection without having the official seal spray … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Off Road Towing

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Eric

I’m always going to be a sucker for trucks with pit fenders, steel bumpers and 4×4 capability. Toss in a Detroit Diesel and you might have the perfect truck. This 1977 DC comes awfully close to magic formula and is now … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – West meets East

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Eric

Here on the east coast a truck like this Autocar DK setup for oil field work is something of rarity. This rig is a real head turner with massive steel bumper, front floats, a steel deck with with 30ft polls and … Continue reading →

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