1935 Autocar

Collection vehicles span almost a century of American motoring from the 1895 Chicago Motor Benton Harbor to a 1977 Chrysler Cordoba with “fine Corinthian leather” seats. You’ll also see trucks and special vehicles like a 1924 REO Funeral Hearse and a 1935 Autocar Atlantic Tank Truck, 1935 Autocar

This style tanker was used by Atlantic Refining Company to haul refined petroleum products to their dealers. During the 1936 floods, Atlantic provided this tanker to the community of Harrisburg at no charge to haul water. This particular truck was rescued from a salvage yard and restored to its original condition. It is fully functional and was driven into the Museum for this exhibition.