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16/10/2026 10:39 am
In 1949, the White Motor Company unveiled this highly innovative "Cab Over Engine" design having the entire car flip forward 45° giving unrestricted access to the engine. Hinged side panels also provided access to the engine for routine maintenance. The one piece windscreen offered great visibility and the cab's flat floor design allowed for better interior mobility. The standard petrol engine was White's "Mustang" flat head 6 that by 1955 (this model) had a displacement of 477 cid and produced 215 HP @3000 rpm giving the engine lots of low end torque. It was coupled to a 5 speed manual and a 2 speed electric rear axle giving the truck 10 speeds forward. Both a Cummings and GM diesel engine were optional.
Danbury Mint model this delivery configured truck with roll up side panels that exposed the entire cargo bay. Liveried as a Budweiser carrier, the model is definitely up the DM's truck model standards which, in some instances exceeded the content of their car models.
As a kid, I was always fascinated by the huge neon sign over the Budweiser plant in Newark, NJ a few miles from where I lived. It continually morphs between a lone flying eagle and the Budweiser logo. It was really beautiful at night.
