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08-17-2021, 01:28 PM | #1 |
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Mystery GMC at Speed Week
I regularly attend Speed Week at the Bonneville salt flats. There are always peculiar push rigs and other cars out there, but I've never seen one of these. Obviously, it's a GMC, and based on the grill slats and front bumper, I'd guess it's a 47-55.
So... what is it?
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08-17-2021, 02:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: Mystery GMC at Speed Week
It looks like GMC built them for moving companies in the early 50's.
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Re: Mystery GMC at Speed Week
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Despite the GMC stickers on the doors, I just found this article which indicates they are called a Fageol Superfreighter, made by Twin Coach and are actually International Harvester chassis/drivetrains.
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08-17-2021, 04:26 PM | #4 |
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Re: Mystery GMC at Speed Week
A solid one like that Mayflower one looks to be would make a great vintage motorhome.
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