Category Archives: Vintage

Autocar Mondays – Big Producers of Big Diesel Trucks

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Eric

Autocar-Diesels cost more because they’re worth more. No sugar coating in that statement. It appears this ad was published at some point during World War II. You will notice an insert in the top left corner describing a program authorizing … Continue reading →

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The Collector

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Eric

International Trucks puts together a nice little publication called Trail Magazine. Every couple of months a new edition rolls around in either print or electronic format. Trail Magazine includes coverage of the most recent advancements to the International product line … Continue reading →

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War and Peace

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Eric

Here is another little gem I picked up at a truck show this past summer. This advertisement from WWII details the use of Autocar trucks as they haul 60-ton,105ft long, 26.5 ft tall, hull segments eight miles through crowded city … Continue reading →

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Massey Ferguson 1979

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Eric

I really enjoy vintage promotional films like this one produced by Massey Ferguson for investor audiences of the late 1970’s. The economic realities of the times bleed into the video as scary terms like “new management team” and “restoring the … Continue reading →

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Ford CL-9000 – The Inside Edition

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Eric

As promised, here are the inside pages of the Ford CL-9000 brochure I mentioned early in the week. Click on any photo below to view a larger version.  

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Vintage Words – Ford CL9000

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Eric

I recently picked up a sales brochure for the Ford CL line of cabover trucks for eBay. I don’t know about you but I miss the days when trucks left the factory in colors other than white. Useless Fact Warning: … Continue reading →

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Military Grade Hardware

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Eric

Daily Diesel Dose has covered a few auctions in the past that dealt with mostly used construction equipment and seriously tired trucks. I’ve found that auctions are a good source of cheap entertainment, especially if they allow you to play … Continue reading →

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Vintage Words – Built Like a Mack

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Eric

Check out this old but awesome Mack Truck advertisement for their off road offerings. Back before color photographs became the norm illustrated sales pitches like the one below were they way you reached potential customers. This kind of ad reminds me of … Continue reading →

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PABST ASAP

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Eric

I was watching an episode of Abandoned last night in which the crew toured the old Pabst Brewery in Milwaukee. The decaying complex of buildings that comprised the former headquarters of Pabst were literally jammed full of unique and interesting beer related treasures. I’m talking beer … Continue reading →

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Ford Trucks Cost Less!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Eric

Ford trucks cost less because they are packed with dollar saving durability. Eatonite faced intake valves and forged crankshafts only begin to scratch the surface. I wonder if those snazy uniforms came with the truck?

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