Category Archives: Autocar Trucks

Autocar Mondays – My Truck Book

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Eric

A few weekends back I was wandering through DogStar books in Lancaster, PA when I came across this gem. My wife loves looking through old book stores and truth be told so do I in the hopes of finding something … Continue reading →

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Autocar Trucks – 1952 Tow Truck

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Eric

Well isn’t this a beaut Clark. I saw this 1952 Autocar tow truck at the ATCA Upper Canada truck show this past weekend. It was a treat to see in person after seeing photos of this truck on the web … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1948 C90

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Eric

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 →

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Autocar Mondays – 1942 M3 Half Track

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Eric

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 →

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Autocar Mondays – 1966 DC9364

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Eric

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 →

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Autocar Mondays – DC97 with Sleeper

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Eric

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 →

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Autocar Mondays – Looking For A Deal

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Eric

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 →

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Autocar Mondays – Level Best

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Eric

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 →

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Autocar Mondays – Retirement Home

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Eric

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

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Eric

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 →

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