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1931 FORD HUCKSTER

OWNER: RYAN BALDWIN

 

A 1931 Ford Huckster is a vintage commercial delivery vehicle built on a Ford Model A chassis featuring a custom-built wooden cargo body. [1, 2]
What is a Ford Huckster?
  • Not a Factory Body: Ford never built the huckster style at the factory. Independent builders and owners fitted wooden boxes or enclosures onto Ford Model A pickup frames. [1, 2]
  • Peddler’s Wagons: Street vendors and peddlers used them from the 1920s through the 1940s to sell fruits, vegetables, and dry goods door-to-door. [1]
  • Side Curtains: The wooden cargo area typically featured roll-up canvas, cloth, or vinyl side curtains for easy access to merchandise. [1, 2]
Key Specifications
  • Engine: 200.5 cubic-inch L-head inline-four cylinder [1, 2]
  • Horsepower: 40 hp [1, 2]
  • Transmission: 3-speed manual transmission [1, 2]
  • Brakes: Mechanical drum brakes [1]
  • Top Speed: Approximately 65 mph [1]
  • Electrical System: Originally 6-volt, though many restored models are upgraded to a 12-volt system. [1]