The Montana Auto Museum is housed in the Old Montana Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana. The museum displays more than 150 automobiles. During the 1920s, automobiles came of age with a variety of different car companies. Shown below are some of the automobiles from the 1920s which are on display.
Hudson:
Shown above is a 1929 Hudson, labeled at “The Greater Hudson.” It sold for $1,375 and featured a windshield with shatterproof glass.
Ford:
Shown above is a 1924 Ford Model T Roadster which originally sold for $265.
Shown above is a 1929 Ford Model A 2 Door R.S. The base price for this vehicle included a combination tail and stop light, windshield wiper, front and rear bumpers, and a Sparton Horn.
Shown above is a 1929 Ford Model A Special Coupe. The Special Coupe is different from the More Common Coupe in that it has leather trim on the rear part of the passenger compartment and larger doors and seats.
Shown above is a 1929 Ford Model A Station Wagon. While the introduction of the Station Wagon, a modernized version of the Depot Hacks, was big news in the automobile industry, only 5,200 were actually produced in 1929. It sold for $650.
Chevrolet:
Shown above is a 1928 Chevrolet Roadster. It sold for $495 and featured a vacuum wiper, inside rear view mirror, stop light, parking lights, door pockets, and gas gauge.
Hupmobile:
Shown above is a 1928 Hupmobile Century 4 Door. This was designed by Amos Northrup. Hupmobiles were made by the Hupp Motor Company from 1909 until 1940.
Early Photographs:
Shown above is a tourist camp in Deer Lodge. The site is now occupied by a KOA.
