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1946 Divco Model U Navigation
The Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company was founded in 1925. In 1936, they introduced the Model U, which soon earned the nickname 'snub-nose.' The base of the Model U would remain in production for another 50 years. Divco began as a small Midwestern company that produced delivery vehicles until going out of business in 1986.
Divco popularized the standing position while driving the delivery truck. This allowed drivers to push the seat out of the way for quicker entry and egress from the vehicle, allowing faster deliveries.
This particular example is a snub-nose delivery truck, finished in cream and red livery of the Hatfield, Pennsylvania, company Rosenberger's Dairies. It was produced after the Divco factory had been converted from war-time use and is nearly identical to the pre-war models.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2017
Divco popularized the standing position while driving the delivery truck. This allowed drivers to push the seat out of the way for quicker entry and egress from the vehicle, allowing faster deliveries.
This particular example is a snub-nose delivery truck, finished in cream and red livery of the Hatfield, Pennsylvania, company Rosenberger's Dairies. It was produced after the Divco factory had been converted from war-time use and is nearly identical to the pre-war models.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2017
2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $12,500-USD $17,500
Sale Price :
USD $25,300
Recent Sales of the Divco Model U
(Data based on Model Year 1946 sales)
| 1946 Divco Model U 'Rosenberger's Dairies' Delivery Truck Chassis#: UM36546 Sold for USD$25,300 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
Divco Model Us That Failed To Sell At Auction
1946 Divco Model U's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 Divco Delivery Truck | 306F00125 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $30,000 | ||
| 1946 Divco Custom Milk Truck | 2014 Auctions America : California | $30,000 |
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