A big tip of the hat to “Dr. Mc,” “Popcorn” and everyone else who has sent these photos. I decided to post them for all to see.
We begin with this custom-built Packard Delivery Van. Obviously aiming at affluent customers, who was Jay Thorpe and what was his business? (My guess is an upscale florist.)
Next up is a Coca Cola truck in a museum. Note the Studebaker truck behind it:
Here is a clockmaker. Germany? Austria? Switzerland?
There was a time when men wore detachable collars:
I think this is from the U.K., but I can’t make out what Castlebank IS from the sign on the side: Readers, can you help with this?
Delivering gasoline with style:
The General Motors Parade of Progress was a forerunner of their Motorama shows of the ’50s:
Here’s a mid-’30s Greyhound bus:
And now, in closing, two old haulers that brought Christmas to you, with apologies to Santa, Rudolph, et al:
'56 Packard Man 
What a joy to see these. Amazing the things forgotten unless one is in the business of hauling. I enjoyed them all. I was trying to pick my favorite and could not. Some were odd enough by today’s standards. LOL
THANKS BUNCHES!
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Paul, The Coca Cola truck you have pictured is owned by Jerry Kurtz of Dover PA. He restored it himself to the high level seen. I think the picture you shared was taken when the truck was on display at the AACA museum in Hershey, PA. Thanks for sharing. Gordon
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Castlebank was a Glasgow, Scotland laundry company. The van plus the two Collars vans was designed by a Glasgow company called Holland Coachcraft.
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