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I have just lost most of my audience
by indicating that I am writing about trucks. Back in
the 1950s and 1960s, as a literature collector, I would
have completely ignored truck literature. Most people
didn't own trucks. Blue collar workers drove trucks
and they were for hauling things, not for pleasure and
fun. What could have been interesting about truck literature?
I have collected every conceivable type of car literature
for over 50 years and I love sports and luxury makes.
But in the last ten years I have discovered truck literature
and, believe me, it is fascinating. Obviously today's
trucks are not boring. They are stylish and even fun.
One day Hummers and Dodge Hemi trucks will be collectible.
But wait, look at those 1930s... 1940s... 1950s truck
catalogs. They are interesting!
I am not sure what is so tantalizing about it, but take
a look at it yourself. These Diamond T brochures are
good examples:
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For additional literature on trucks see our Index at
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