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Lot # FR0159

1948 Divco

Twin Coach 1/2 Ton

VIN: F4162A31773
Auction:
2023 February
Run Day:
Friday
Year
1948
Make
Divco
Model
Twin Coach 1/2 Ton
Body Color
Silver
Interior Color
Gray

Originally a Delivery Truck


Vehicle Highlights
  • West Coast Truck It's Entire Life
  • Originally Used as a Route Delivery Truck
  • Features Stand or Sit Driver and Walk-Through
  • Bumper and Stainless Steel Replated
  • Rear Bench Seats Installed for Passenger
  • All New Tires with Original Stock Wheels
  • All Teakwood Inside New and Finished to Show Standards
  • Divco Sold 333 of These Chassis / 195 Went to Helms Bakery in Los Angeles, CA / 60 Went to Baker Truck Rental in Denver, CO
  • Helms Bakery Purchased All Aluminum Bodies
  • Used by Route Driver Until 1969 (Helms)
  • Drivetrain is Ford 172 Engine / Rebuilt
  • Converted to 12 Volt System / Original 6 Volt
  • Most Glass Original to Truck
  • Recent Paint to Original Standards for Helms
  • All Correct Gauges and Speed Head Unit
  • Rear Barn Doors Open Wide for Storage
  • 138 Went to Spring Baking Company in Cleveland, Oh
  • Bodied were Mounted on 195 Chassis by Divco
  • Built from 1931-1951
  • This Truck is 173 of 195
  • Many Upgrades on Recent Restoration