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June 12, 2007
So there I was driving to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Mass., the other day when what should I come across on the Mass. Pike but a GMC Futureliner. Here was the first view:
Then I raced ahead, stopped by the side of the road and shot it from in front - getting a good honk from the driver as he passed:
A total of 12 of these fabulous looking vehicles were made in 1939 and they were used to travel around the country displaying the latest wonders from Detroit. Nine survive and this one was clearly keeping up with the traffic (a bit slow on the hills) on a sunny June day in Massachusetts.
There are many Web sites about the Futureliners. Here is one.
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Wow!!! Great trucks. Nice running condition!!! 1930??? I wonder how long was its service has. How does its parts like gmc radiator and gmc accessories last long? GMC's really great.
I just found this site regarding GMC:
http://www.wholesalegparts.com/gmc-radiator/
Posted by: Talk About Cars! on June 15, 2007 10:02 PM
Cool race! I can’t imagine, those massive trucks can run that fast. I suppose their GMC brake booster must be real good!
Posted by: angelfast on July 2, 2007 10:54 PM
Please be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published.
