The DC conventional was the core of Autocar's business from the 1950s through the 1970s, until its 2019 relaunch.
Lead trim: Base
Autocar DC1939–1984
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FactThe DC conventional was the core of Autocar's business from the 1950s through the 1970s, until its 2019 relaunch.
Autocar Diesel Conventional, the core of the company's severe-duty business from the 1950s through the 1970s.
Collectors Spotted in the Autocar DC Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Autocar DC yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 1939–1984 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
We don’t estimate running costs for a car like this. What it costs depends on its condition, its specialist and how it is driven, and an average would mislead.
Owners’ builds
Nobody has claimed one yet.
The relaunched DC announced in May 2019 was reported to have the first 160,000 PSI steel frame rails and a cab fitting three workers.
The DC conventional was the core of Autocar's business from the 1950s through the 1970s, until its 2019 relaunch.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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