Description
Year: 1948
Make: Diamond T
Model: 201 Pickup Truck
Mileage: 70,506
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Gray / Black
Description:
THIS… is a 1948 Diamond T Model 201 One-Ton Pickup Truck, finished in black over a gray and black interior.
This truck has undergone a recent full restoration and represents the next-to-last model year for the Diamond T 201, with approximately 7,000 examples produced. While retaining its classic appearance, it has been upgraded with modern running gear to better suit contemporary driving.
Power comes from a GM 350ci V8 crate engine equipped with an aluminum intake and Holley carburetor, paired with a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission. This combination allows the truck to cruise comfortably at modern highway speeds. Additional driving enhancements include power brakes and vintage air conditioning.
The exterior presents very well, with straight, solid bodywork finished in glossy black. Details include a side-mounted spare tire with Diamond T cover, amber fog lights, a chrome front bumper, black rear bumper, and a wood-plank cargo bed floor. The truck rides on black steel wheels wrapped in Firestone Transforce HT tires (235/85R16).
Inside, the cab features a reupholstered gray and black split bench seat, black carpet, gray headliner, and a three-spoke steering wheel with gray wrap. The original dashboard and center-mounted gauges are retained. The truck is equipped with a split crank-out windshield and a floor-mounted shifter. The fuel gauge is reported to operate intermittently, and the horn and windshield wipers are currently inoperable.
With its 119-inch wheelbase and 8,000-pound GVWR, this Diamond T reflects the brand’s heavy-duty heritage while offering improved drivability thanks to thoughtful upgrades. Overall, this is a distinctive classic truck that blends restored vintage character with modern usability.
