Tag Archives: autocar trucks

Autocar Trucks – The Jet Age

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Eric

I know Daily Diesel Dose has a few visitors that are just as nuts over planes as they are trucks. This one is for you! Joining the collection of Autocar truck scans is this 50’s era DC model with integral … Continue reading →

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Saunders Concrete – Autocar 39196

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Eric

Another Monday. Another classic Autocar truck photo. The mixer below belonged to Saunders Concrete of Nedrow, NY. As it happens this a local company for me and one that is still in business to this very day! Some of you … Continue reading →

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Autocar U-Model – Pennsylvania Railroad

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Eric

I wouldn’t mind having this truck parked in my driveway. Here we have a 1941 Autocar model U20. At one time this unique truck belonged to the Pennsylvania Railroad. I’m guessing it was used by crews who maintained signals and … Continue reading →

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Autocar Trucks – DCS-10064 Logging Truck

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Eric

I recently acquired a nice collection of Autocar truck photos produced from original factory negatives. Each Monday for the next seven weeks stop by this website for a new photo. A wide variety of models from the earlier 40’s to mid 60’s will … 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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