1923 Ford T-Bucket

A T-Bucket (or Bucket T) is a specific style of hot rod car, based on a Ford Model T but extensively modified, or alternatively built with replica components to resemble a Model T. Since the last Model T was built over eighty years ago, modern T-Buckets are generally replicas as there are few real Model Ts left in scrap yards to build upon. A genuine T-Bucket has the very small and light two-seater body of a Model T roadster (with or without the turtle deck or small pickup box), this "bucket"-shaped body shell gives the cars their name.

A Model T style radiator is usually fitted, and even these can sometimes be barely up to the task of cooling the large engines fitted. There is never any kind of engine cowling on a T-Bucket. Windshields, when fitted, are vertical glass like the original Model T. Model Ts were being hot-rodded and customized from the 1930s on, but the T-Bucket specifically was created and given that name by hot rodding legend Norm Grabowski in the 1950s. Besides its obvious great looks, this fast T features front and rear disc brakes, 3-speed automatic transmission, Dual quad high-rise intake manifold. 5,000 miles since rebuild.  350 Chevy with a Tunnel Ram intake manifold.  Chrome galore - costs $28,000. to build.

Branson Auto Museum was conceived in August of 2007 and opened on May 15, 2009. Partners in the Museum,knew that the Branson area was hungry for car and automotive related things to do. Branson Auto Museum was originally scheduled to go into a purpose built 20,000 sq. ft. building on the Strip. When the partners discovered that the former crafts mall the "Engler Block" was available, they knew it would be the perfect fit for what they were planning. The buiding is layed out in sections that wander through the building which is the ideal setting for a museum. The charm and character of the building also lends itself nicely to a museum.