1947 Chevrolet 3100 Dunbar Popcorn Wagon

Few artifacts capture the spectacle and entrepreneurial spirit of early American amusements as vividly as a Dunbar popcorn wagon. Built at the height of roadside commerce and traveling entertainment, the Model 4 represented one of the firm's most ambitious and visually striking designs-combining ornate craftsmanship with practical, revenue-generating function. Manufactured by Dunbar Company, a leading name in the production of concession wagons during the early 20th century, this Model 4 example was delivered new in June 1930 to Roy Ruttler. By December of that same year, it had passed to brothers F. James and Ferdinand Thompson, marking the beginning of a remarkable chapter in American small-business history.