An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was donated to the Wisconsin Historical Society to be restored and altered into a safe and accessible museum exhibit. The body has been repaired, but the gas tank, transmission, brake lines and side view mirrors have been removed, the hatches have been sealed, and the tires have been filled with a hardening foam to prevent flats. This model, built in 1969, is affectionately called “Old Number 7.” At 23 feet long, it’s too big to be inside the museum. It’s meant to be kid-friendly – visitors young and old will be able to sit inside the front half. 

The Wienermobile looks like a huge hot dog on a bun and it gathers a crowd wherever it goes. The first Wienermobile was made and driven around the country in 1936. Thirteen different models have since been built on Dodge, Jeep and Chevy chassis. There is even a version on a Mini Cooper chassis. The Wienermobile was retired in 1976, but it was brought back in 1987 and six are still traveling the country. (Photo by Picsunday.com)