Posts Tagged ‘wrecker’

International Tow Truck

Posted on October 24th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

Seen at the 2010 U.S. Diesel National Truck Show at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. It was an overcast day, which was too bad since these trucks show their best under bright sun. Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jackbyrneshill/

Peterbilt Tow Truck

Posted on October 6th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

Seen at the 2010 U.S. Diesel National Truck Show at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. It was an overcast day, which was too bad since these trucks show their best under bright sun.

Scania R500 recovery truck (8)

Posted on September 19th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

Now here’s a combination you don’t see on Dutch roads every day: a Scania pulling a Kenworth. via http://www.flickr.com/photos/madphysicist/

Dodge Tow Truck

Posted on July 13th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

This early 1950′s Dodge tow truck is parked just off of Baldwin County Road 28 in Summerdale, Alabama. source: Katie and Joe

International Tow Truck

Posted on May 24th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

I spotted this International tow truck in Wetumpka, Alabama.

ALPS the Truck

Posted on May 6th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

MODEL: Nissan DieselType: Tow Truck by metroflex

Scania R500 recovery truck (2)

Posted on February 14th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

The wrecker body and 25 ton lift arm of the real truck were built by the Swedish company BRO. The Joh v/d Zand company website has a very feature showing how the company’s own mechanics built the truck out of components delivered from Sweden, showing lots of technical details. This was a great help when [...]

92 Citroen DS Recovery Truck

Posted on December 27th, 2010 by admin  |  Comments Off

Probably unique Citroen Recovery TruckCitroen DS (1955-75)After an eighteen year developement the DS was unveiled at the 1955 Paris Motorshow, styled by Italian sculptor and industrial designer Flaminio Bertoni it had an aerodynamic body design and innovative technology, including hydro pneumatic self levelling suspension. Initially deemed expensive the DS was joined by a cheaper less [...]

Leonard’s Truck – Color Accent

Posted on December 2nd, 2010 by admin  |  Comments Off

This truck belonged to Leonard, a wonderful gentleman who I met and is included in my 100 Strangers project. source: Clark Westfield

Chevrolet Tow Truck

Posted on September 26th, 2010 by admin  |  Comments Off

Harold LeMay must have had a thing for tow trucks and fire engines. There are a lot of them in the garages at his family home. Nearly all are emblazoned with his business logo. This one may once have been used to retrieve broken down garbage trucks. Source: Hugo90