The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile Turns 90, And I Took A Test Ride

The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile marked its 90th birthday on July 27 with a cake shaped around Oscar Mayer hot dogs and a Milk Bar rainbow cake. Days later, the writer took a test ride, described as a “shotbun” experience, riding in the 27-foot hot dog-shaped vehicle while “Lunchmeat” Luke and “Ketchup” Kampbell served as chauffeurs. The Wienermobile features a bunroof, seats styled like ketchup and mustard, a hot dog-shaped glove box, navigation, Apple CarPlay, and a TV. It’s powered by a General Motors-sourced 6.0-liter Vortex V8 with a six-speed automatic, placed between the driver and front passenger. Access is via a gullwing door with retractable steps.