The Collection

The Seal Cove Auto Museum preserves an extraordinary collection of early automobiles from the Brass Era, a time when innovation, craftsmanship, and imagination were transforming the way people traveled. Located on a quiet back road of Mount Desert Island, Maine, the museum brings together remarkable vehicles built between 1895 and 1917, each offering a glimpse into the design, technology, and spirit of a rapidly changing world.

The collection was assembled over a lifetime by passionate automobile enthusiast Richard Paine, whose vision was to preserve these pioneering vehicles for future generations. He established the nonprofit Seal Cove Auto Museum to share this remarkable collection with the public and keep the stories of early motoring alive.

Today, visitors can explore these unique automobiles and discover the ingenuity, artistry, and ambition that helped shape the future of transportation. The museum is open to the public seasonally, May through October.

Motor Vehicles

F.R.P 1915

Motor Vehicle

This is the only remaining example of the short lived FRP automobile. It was on the top of the Harrah Collection's wanted list when uncovered in 1975 and purchased for the collection by Thomas Dawson, Harra's purchasing agent. There is extensive information relating to Finlay Ported, the FRP and the successor Porter automobile on file in the vehicle binder. This touring car has a pale yellow over olive green body, Rudge Whitworth red wire wheels with dual side mounted spares, a tan top, and a black leather interior. The V-shaped radiator is not only stylish, but provides additional cooling area.

Motorcycles

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