Historic Restorations
Linstroth
"From its inception as a French trading post in 1764, Saint Louis, Missouri was destined to be more than just another river town. The position of this ‘Gateway to the West’ on the Mississippi, along with its proximity to the Missouri river, made it a natural setting for some of the most recognized western vehicle makers in America. Joseph Murphy, Louis Espenschied, Phillip Weber, Caspar Gestring, John Henry Luedinghaus and Henry Damme all called the city home. So strong was the area’s draw to vehicle builders that even at the turn of the 20th century, there were still nearly 200 carriage and wagon makers/repairers in St. Louis. Among those already mentioned was the Linstroth Wagon Company. Established in 1849, John Linstroth’s brand was one of the regions oldest and was still listed in period directories into the 1940’s." - Read the full article at Wheels That Won The West
Mitchell
"Mitchell. It's a name well known among western vehicle fans. As our current "Featured Vehicle," this near-pristine Mitchell brand farm wagon is a rarity today, still boasting the majority of its original paint, pin striping, and selling dealer signage.
With high, 52" rear wheels, a 38" wide box, and original brake, it's currently undergoing a transformation into a competitive chuckwagon by Kathy Christensen of Midwest Buggy in Lockney, Texas. According to Christensen, "Mitchell has a great western history and strong reputation. Combined with the excellent condition and originality of this wagon, we're looking forward to a great season of chuckwagon competitions." - Read the full article at Wheels That Won the West.
