Will it START? Old Autocar White Road Boss Semi Truck

In this episode, we track down a legend of the highway that’s been standing still for far too long. This big, road train style White Road Boss semi truck has been sitting for a few years, but despite the dust and the cobwebs, that classic White Motor Company iron still looks ready to work. We’re diving into the history of this beast, checking the vitals, and seeing what it takes to bring a heavy-duty survivor like this back to life in the Australian sun. Will it Start after sitting for a few years? Watch and find out. The story of how Autocar trucks became White is a classic tale of industrial giants merging to dominate the heavy duty market. In 1953, the White Motor Company acquired Autocar to serve as their premier, top of the line brand for severe-duty applications. While White focused on high-volume highway haulers, they kept the Autocar nameplate for the toughest specialised jobs. This partnership lasted for decades until production eventually shifted under the Volvo-White banner in the early 1980s, with the White nameplate finally being phased out by 1996 as the company transitioned fully to Volvo branding. The White Road Boss and its Autocar cousins were renowned for being "custom engineered" workhorses that could be tailored to any job, from logging to long haul road trains. Known for their rugged durability and "badass" steel cabs, these trucks were built to withstand the most punishing conditions on earth. They earned a massive reputation in the Australian outback for their cooling capacity and simple, sturdy construction that could be repaired in the middle of nowhere. Whether it was the wide fibreglass tilt hood for easy maintenance or the massive radiator for high horsepower engines, a Road Boss was truly the king of the road. Stick around as we explore the chassis, check out the old school interior and try to get this white knight firing again. Don't forget to subscribe for more classic truck rescues, Australian trucking history and big diesel engine Will it START videos.