1940 Diamond T 306 Flatbed Truck

Description

Diamond T, nicknamed the “Cadillac of trucks,” paired heavy-duty capability with upscale design. Founder C.A. Tilt believed a truck should be as well-built and attractive as an expensive automobile, and the 1940 Model 306 carried on that tradition.

The 306 debuted in 1934 and was offered in 4x2 and 6x4 layouts. By this period Diamond T relied on Hercules six-cylinder power, a 236-cubic-inch (3.9-liter) flathead six through a four-speed manual transmission. Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes provide stopping power, and many trucks added a two-speed rear axle for heavy loads. Dual rear wheels support the load.

The closed cab, a design Diamond T rubber-mounted since 1925, shelters the driver. Crank-out windshields ventilate the cab, and a heater adds comfort. Streamlined styling with a prominent chrome grille distinguished Diamond T in the late 1930s. The sturdy chassis accepted a variety of cargo bodies.

This 1940 306 Stake Truck features the style Diamond T was known for. It wears an abundance of chrome, bright red paint, a comfortable brown vinyl bench seat, and a finished wood flatbed with partial staking.

According to the seller, this truck has never left the family. Originally purchased new in 1949 by the grandfather for the family farm in Indiana, it has been handed down through three generations.

This 1940 Diamond T 306 Stake Truck is now offered on dealer consignment in Florida with a clean Indiana title.

Highlights

• Offered from the Burnyzz Collection of November vehicles

• The “Cadillac of trucks” finished in red with brown vinyl bench seat

• Finished wood flat bed

• Hercules inline six-cylinder flathead 236ci engine

• Four-speed manual transmission

Factory Equipment

• Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes

• Dual rear wheels

• Closed cab

• Crank-out ventilating windshields

• Cab heater

• Chrome grille and hub caps

Modifications

• Auxiliary switches

• Modern engine air filter

Known Imperfections

• Photos showing the vehicle’s condition can be found in the gallery

• Running board rubber is damaged

• One hub cap is missing

Ownership History

This 1940 Diamond T 306 Stake Truck is offered from the Burnyzz Collection of November vehicles.

Additional Information

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