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"Where it all began!"
This Douglas dump truck was shipped from Omaha to Mayer, Arizona, for use at the Onyx mines. The trucks hauled ore from the mines to the shipping station. Each had a manual balanced weight dump bed.
Originally known as the Drumond Motor Car Company founded in 1906 ending in 1918, the Douglas Motors was founded in 1918 with production in Omaha, Nebraska. They manufactured commercial trucks until the mid-1935.
Our founder and Chairman Mel Martin was given this truck by his uncle when he was 16. This was the beginning of his unwavering love with vehicles. He has used this truck in many local parades.
Over the years Mel's love of the automobile grew quite a very large collection. Today this collection, that started with this 1917 Ore Truck, resides in his 107,000 square foot incredible museum. It offers a unique experience that no other museum offers.
Mel's passion began when he was very young, today he encourages our youth to experience that same desire and excitement that he has enjoyed for so many years.
Engine: Buda inline 4-cylinder engine, 47 horsepower
4-speed manual transmission
Mechanical rear brakes only
Pre-War Classics / 1916–1941
