Autocar Company
Name/Title
Autocar CompanyEntry/Object ID
2025.7.196Scope and Content
This advertisement for the Autocar Dispatch truck captures the confident industrial tone of early 20th‑century American engineering, when precision and self‑manufacture were central selling points. The poster promotes the “6‑Cylinder Autocar Dispatch,” a 60‑horsepower commercial vehicle built entirely in Autocar’s Ardmore, Pennsylvania plant—emphasizing that it was not assembled from parts made by others, a key distinction in 1910s marketing. The text celebrates “sustained high speed” and “precision‑built” craftsmanship, reflecting the era’s fascination with mechanical reliability and efficiency. The detailed specifications—such as a 288‑cubic‑inch engine, four‑speed transmission, and 45‑mph top speed—illustrate how Autocar positioned its trucks as both powerful and economical, suitable for long‑distance hauling yet refined in design.Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder CollectionCategory
Posters