Henry Ford and Others with Ford Model T Cars Awaiting Start of New York-to-Seattle Race, 1909
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Ford Motor Company promoted the Model T's reliability by entering two cars in the 1909 Transcontinental Race from New York to Seattle. It was a demanding contest over rough country at a time when roads were nearly nonexistent. After 23 days, one of the Model Ts reached Seattle first. It was later disqualified due to repairs made en route.
Ford Motor Company promoted the Model T's reliability by entering two cars in the 1909 Transcontinental Race from New York to Seattle. It was a demanding contest over rough country at a time when roads were nearly nonexistent. After 23 days, one of the Model Ts reached Seattle first. It was later disqualified due to repairs made en route.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
01 June 1909
Keywords
United States, New York, New York
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.)
1909 New York to Seattle Race (Ocean to Ocean Automobile Endurance Contest)
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.O.3899
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 6.5 in
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