The GMC “Crackerbox” looked like a rolling shoebox, but for a brief window in the early 1960s it represented the sharp edge ...

Officially, it was called the GMC F-Series, a Class 8, tilted-cabover design. But almost immediately it was dubbed the “Crackerbox” by American truckers — a nod to its uncanny resemblance to a metal ...

In 1959, the United States had very restrictive laws dealing with overall tractor-trailer length, so GMC developed a truck with a short cab that allowed for longer trailers: just 48 inches from the ...

General Motors has been putting V6 engines in its cars and trucks for more than 65 years, and its very first ones were members of the truck-only GMC V-6 family. Available in displacements from 305 to ...

The GM Crackerbox was an advanced truck during its 1960s heyday, characterized by its small cab and lightweight construction.