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£129,956

1948 Diamond T Model 201 Pickup

United States • 8 Oct 2021 • Lot Lot 275

Vehicle Details

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This 1948 Diamond T 201 Pickup, known as the Cadillac of Trucks, was sold for $176,000 USD at Hershey 2021. The truck has undergone a comprehensive restoration, earning AACA Junior and Senior awards and features a rebuilt engine, brakes, and shock absorbers.

Condition

9

The car has been beautifully restored to a very high standard, with near-concours quality finishing on the body and interior. The engine bay also presents nearly as well. The truck has received AACA Junior and Senior awards, indicating excellent condition and attention to detail.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

2015718

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

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RHD/LHD:

LHD

Founded in 1905, Chicago-based Diamond T was named for company principal Charles A.

Tilt, and its distinctive logo was copied from his father’s shoe company, with the diamond signifying quality.

Diamond T phased from custom-built automobiles to truck building in 1911, quickly gaining renown for high-quality components and assembly.

Introduced in 1938, the Model 201 one-ton pickup was powered by a Hercules engine mated to a Warner Gear transmission.

Postwar competition from Ford and Chevrolet eventually forced Diamond T to switch to building heavy-duty commercial vehicles, and by 1958 the company sold out to White Motor Company.

Despite Diamond T’s quiet demise, the 201 pickup remains highly esteemed by collectors for its quality, justifiably earning the nickname “the Cadillac of Trucks.” This beautifully restored Diamond T was purchased by the consignor in 2005 from Tom Nolan of Torrance, California.

The owner then set about a comprehensive restoration, retaining numerous Ohio-ba...