The Diamond T Company was an American automobile and truck manufacturer that produced commercial and military trucks. The Diamond T Motor Car Company was founded in Chicago in 1905 by C. A. Tilt, and from its beginnings manufacturing touring cars the company later became known for its trucks. By 1967, as a subsidiary of White Motor Corporation, it was merged with Reo Motor Company to become Diamond Reo Trucks, Inc. During World War II its prototype heavy truck, the 980/981, was adapted as a tank transporter tractor for the British Army, and Diamond T ranked 47th among United States corporations in the value of World War II military production contracts.
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The Diamond T Motor Car Company was founded in Chicago in 1905 by C.
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By 1967, as a subsidiary of White Motor Corporation, it was merged with Reo Motor Company to become Diamond Reo Trucks, Inc.
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The Diamond T Company was an American automobile and truck manufacturer.
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The Diamond T Company was an American automobile and truck manufacturer.
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By 1967, as a subsidiary of White Motor Corporation, it was merged with Reo Motor Company to become Diamond Reo Trucks, Inc.
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The Diamond T Company was an American automobile and truck manufacturer.
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