Time Capsule: Circa 1954 RCA Victor Truck
The 1950s was period of prosperity for the country following Depression era of the 1930s and the war years of the 1940s.
This medium-duty delivery truck features a box and rear dually tires.
Photo: ARI
What trucks have run fleets since the start? The 1950s was period of prosperity for the country following Depression era of the 1930s and the war years of the 1940s. The country returned to pursuing leisure activities as evidenced by this circa 1954 Ford F-600 RCA Victor truck.
Founded in 1901, the company continues to produce music to the present day. The medium-duty delivery truck pictured here features a box and rear dually tires.
Work Truck eNews features historic images of fleet trucks when we get them. If you have an historic fleet truck image you'd like to share with readers, e-mail it to Lauren Fletcher!
Updated July 10, 2014; January 31, 2023
Originally posted on Work Truck Online
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