Name/Title
Ford 1928 Model A HucksterDescription
The vehicle was owned by Harry Owens of the "Stone Barn Farm" in Bar Harbor, acquired by the MacQuinns in 1994 and restoration begun by Mr. MacQuinn who died in February of 2009. The restoration was completed by friends and associates prior to the vehicle's donation to the Seal Cove Auto Museum in July of 2013 by Barbara MacQuinn, Mr. MacQuinn's widow. The donation form credits a number of parties for the finishing of the project including: Alan Deshebel and RB & JR Hodgkins for woodworking, Les Brewer Jr and Craig Hodgkins for body restoration, Craig Robbins for body painting, Gordon Young for varnishing and Dwayne Harmon for Upholstery.
Model: Model A
Body Style: Huckster
Engine Details: Four cylinder, in-line
Transmission: Three speed, floor shift with "conventional" clutch
Suspension: Longitudinal leaf springs
Brakes: Four wheel mechanical
Wheelbase: Wire spokes wheels, pneumatic rubber tires
This is a recently restored (as of 2014) vehicle with a varnished wood "Huckster" style body, fenders, running boards, grill and chassis; the seating is brown vinyl with black rubber floor covering in the cab. The bumpers and wheel hubs are chrome plated; it has black vinyl roof covering and a single side-mounted spare tire & wheel.
Special Features: Restoration begum by Ronald MacQuinn, completed by friends and associates after MacQuinn's's death. (see History entry for details)