![]() “The AC had a blunt hood that kind of tapered down and resembled their English bulldogs,” said Maney. ![]() The vehicle was strong and tenacious, much like an English bulldog, and the shape of its hood resembled the animal too. The AC was great for all purposes, Doug Maney, curator of Mack’s historical museum, told. The vehicle quickly gained favor among the American, French and British troops during World War I due to its durability and performance. More than 2,000 units went to Great Britain. Introduced in 1916, Mack provided the U.S. Photos: Mack the Bulldog - Where He Came From ![]() There’s no debating the iconic status of the dog, whose popularity can be traced back to the First World War-and specifically - the Mack AC truck. Mack, founded in 1900 but now owned by Sweden’s AB Volvo, offers variations of the canine ornament, some of which wear tiny helmets, construction and fireman outfits, and Superman-style red capes.
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