The Mack A-series was produced from 1950-1953. As a companion to the L-series, it is often mistaken for its more common larger brother by those unfamiliar with Macks. It replaced the E-series, and both A and L were in turn replaced by the famous B-series in 1954.
‘A’ Macks are easily distinguished by their one piece windshields. They also have a smaller grille and nose which becomes obvious when seen beside the larger L-series.
As owner of 505A #1001, I’ve taken an interest in the rare ‘A’ and aim to collect photos of as many as possible.
Mack A-models
505A1001, x-Cambridge, NY, x-Rupert, VT
Bedford, MA Type 75A
Bethel, ME
Violetville, MD
Phil Gilson photo
1952 Mack/American 500/1000
Steve Hagy photo
1952 from Wappingers Falls, NY
1953 from Coldenham, NY
Jeff Ambroz photo
Cooperstown, NY
John Kenealy photo
Cooperstown, NY
John Kenealy photo
1952 Broad Channel, NY
Harold Doyle photo
1950 Lampeter, PA Adam Ebersole photo
1952 Pattenburg, NJ 500/300 John Smith III photo
Groton, MA
Eric Fellows photo
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Eric Fellows photo
1952/1930 Mack aerial - St Louis FD - Steve Skaar photo
1953 505A - Allendale, NJ - Sean S photo
1951 from Marshalls Creek
Steve Redick photo
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