Diamond T
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The Diamond T was an American
automobile
manufactured in Chicago
from 1905 until 1911 by the Diamond T Motor Car Company. It was a powerful touring car
(models up to 70 hp were available). The company later became known for its truck
s. By 1967, as a subsidiary of White Motor Company
, it was merged with Reo Motor Company to become Diamond Reo Trucks, Inc.
During WWII, Diamond T produced a classic heavy truck in the 980/981
, a prime mover
which was quickly acquired by the British Purchasing Commission
for duty as a tank transporter
tractor. Coupled with a Rogers trailer, the it gave sterling service with the British Army
in North Africa Campaign, where its power and rugged construction allowed the rescue of damaged tanks in the most demanding of conditions.
Diamond T manufactured two pickup trucks: the Model 80 and the Model 201. Both pickups were powered by the Hercules QX-series 6-cylinder engines. The Model 201 was produced from 1938 to 1949.
United States
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automobile
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
manufactured in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
from 1905 until 1911 by the Diamond T Motor Car Company. It was a powerful touring car
Touring car
A touring car, or tourer, is an open car seating five or more. Touring cars may have two or four doors. Often, the belt line is lowered in the front doors to give the car a more sportive character. They were often fitted with a folding roof and side curtains. Engines on early models were either in...
(models up to 70 hp were available). The company later became known for its truck
Truck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile...
s. By 1967, as a subsidiary of White Motor Company
White Motor Company
White Motor Company was an American automobile and truck manufacturer from 1900 until 1980. The company also produced bicycles, roller skates, automatic lathes, and sewing machines. Before World War II, the company was based in Cleveland, Ohio.-History:...
, it was merged with Reo Motor Company to become Diamond Reo Trucks, Inc.
During WWII, Diamond T produced a classic heavy truck in the 980/981
Diamond T Tank Transporter
The Diamond T Tank Transporter was a heavy tank transporter, used in World War II and the following years.Designed as a heavy prime mover for tank transporting, the Diamond T 980 was the product of the Diamond T Company in Chicago...
, a prime mover
Prime mover (locomotive)
In engineering, a prime mover is an engine that converts fuel to useful work. In locomotives, the prime mover is thus the source of power for its propulsion. The term is generally used when discussing any locomotive powered by an internal combustion engine...
which was quickly acquired by the British Purchasing Commission
British Purchasing Commission
The British Purchasing Commission was a United Kingdom organization of the Second World War.Also known at some time as the "Anglo-French Purchasing Board", it was based in New York City, where it arranged the production and purchase of armaments from North American manufacturers.The Board was able...
for duty as a tank transporter
Tank transporter
A tank transporter is a specialized road vehicle for the transport of tanks, to and from the battlefield or during peacetime. They are necessary to limit the mileage of the tracked vehicles and also to reduce wear on road surfaces which can easily be damaged by such heavy vehicles...
tractor. Coupled with a Rogers trailer, the it gave sterling service with the British Army
British Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
in North Africa Campaign, where its power and rugged construction allowed the rescue of damaged tanks in the most demanding of conditions.
Diamond T manufactured two pickup trucks: the Model 80 and the Model 201. Both pickups were powered by the Hercules QX-series 6-cylinder engines. The Model 201 was produced from 1938 to 1949.
Models
Cars| Model and Year | Engine | HP | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond T(1907) | Four-cylinder | 40 | 114" |
| Diamond T(1908) | Four-cylinder | 50 | 114" |
| Diamond T(1909) | Four-cylinder | 50 | 114" |
| Model D(1910) | Four-cylinder | 35 | 108" |
| Model E(1910) | Four-cylinder | 45 | 124" |
| Diamond T(1911) | Four-cylinder | 45 | 124" |
See also
- List of automobile manufacturers
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