Why the fascination
with antique trucks?
No clue as to why one trucker would scrap an old truck and
another would look on the same as potential for an
antique, but it is that way.
Antique trucks probably don't
measure up to the status of antique cars in terms of overall
popularity, but I'll wager that antique trucks hounds are by
and far more fanatical about their collecting!
1931
Model "A" Ford Wood Panel Delivery Truck - really
sweet antique trucks found on eBay. Minimum bid...
$10,000. Ad said 13,000 miles.
If you are lucky enough to have one of these you need to find antique truck insurance!
Antique trucks are a very popular American pastime and many people have found this interesting niche in the antique car business to be their collecting passion. There are many societies, clubs, and museums dedicated to the preservation and information about antique trucks worldwide. A lot of people find themselves interested in restoring and preserving these important and beautiful pieces of our past. A lot of the older trucks were used in the American farming industry in the early part of the 20th century. Perhaps the most popular of all antique truck brands was the Mack brand. These trucks were originally owned and developed by a man named John C. Mack. His vision was to create heavy duty, hard working trucks for the working man. The first Mack trucks were operational in the late 1800’s and still carry a legacy that is well loved by truck fanatics everywhere today. By the 1950’s, Mack had expanded to buses and dump trucks, and in the 1970s, their heavy duty semis and 18 wheelers began popping up on roads all over the nation.
Of course, there are many other popular brands of antique trucks like Chevy, Dodge, and Ford. The value of these trucks varies from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. Much of this value depends on several factors including the condition of the truck and the rarity of its particular make and model, as well as the manufactured year in which it was made. The Studebaker trucks are another very well loved type of antique truck and they tend to have their own loyal and separate following. You can find antique truck museums in almost every state in America, and there are many magazines dedicated to their history and preservation as well. There are large truck shows that take place during the year where visitors, collectors, and fans can come and take an up close and personal look at a wide variety of these amazing vehicles.
If you’re in the market for antique trucks, there are plenty of resources available to you. The first place to look would be locally by scouring your local newspaper. Another idea is to check monthly magazines for local trade shows and other events that feature these trucks. Many times people are selling their trucks as well when they attend these events. You can also look up various models in some trade magazines, which usually list many antique trucks available for sale all over the country each month. The appeal for these amazing vehicles has become very widespread, so luckily there’s a great deal of different ways you can find them. There is even a group called the Antique Truck Club of America who host shows and sell antique truck related items. The American Truck Historical Society is another excellent place to check out these amazing vehicles. They offer memberships, publications, shows, and other events all year long, and are a wonderful place to start when you’re first learning about antique trucks. Whether you’re a novice or a long time fan, the appeal of antique trucks is one that will last for many generations to come.
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