Historic, Vintage, and Antique Trucks at the 2026 ATHS Convention
More than 500 trucks were on display, indoors and out, at the 2026 American Historical Society annual convention in Springfield, Missouri. The event also featured educational sessions, demonstrations, vendors and social activities for the more than 4,300 attendees. There was even, for the first time, participation by truck owners from Mexico.
A 1948 Peterbilt 350 "bubblenose" cabover truck owned by Wes and Jessica Ungeheuer from Centerville, Kansas, at the 2026 ATHS convention.
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A 1941 Chevrolet COE dump truck owned by Earl Burk of Ozark, Missouri, at the 2026 ATHS convention.
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A rare 1927 Luedinghaus truck owned by Ed Shepard of Wildwood, Missouri. The Luedinghaus-Espenschied Wagon Company originally made wagons and transitioned into building auto bodies, trailers, and trucks in the 1920s. The company ceased operations in 1934 during the Great Depression.
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This 1957 Autocar on display at ATHS is owned by Kevin Steffey of Edwardsville, Illinois.
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This 1995 Peterbilt 362 cabover is owned by Wes and Jessica Ungeheuer of Centerville, Kansas.
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Vintage trucks lit up the night with a light show during the American Truck Historical Society 2026 annual convention.
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This 1970 Mack truck was the on-screen double for the 1977 Mack driven by "Rubber Duck" (Kris Kristofferson's character) in the movie Convoy. It's owned by Dan and Patrick Bruno.
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A 1979 Peterbilt Model 352 cabover truck is owned by David Wright of Fate, Texas.
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The American Truck Historical Society convention had trucks on display indoors and out.
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A modified "slammed" 1973 Ford COE at the ATHS convention.
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This 1999 International 9900 at ATHS is owned by Charlie Downs of Delhi, Iowa.
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Campbell 66 Express out of Springfield, Missouri, was known for its running camel (nicknamed "Snortin' Norton") logo and "Humpin' to Please" slogan painted on the sides of its trailers. The company folded in the wake of deregulation in the 1980s after operating for 60 years.
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