The Winners - 1940 Gilmore-Yosemite Economy Run, February 1940
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In January 1940, Ford Motor Company cars were driven 306 miles from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. Gilmore Oil Company sponsored the economy run, which demonstrated high fuel economy among participating vehicles. A Mercury V-8 achieved 23.76 miles per gallon, while a Lincoln-Zephyr V-12 scored 19.9 miles per gallon. Each car won its respective class.
In January 1940, Ford Motor Company cars were driven 306 miles from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. Gilmore Oil Company sponsored the economy run, which demonstrated high fuel economy among participating vehicles. A Mercury V-8 achieved 23.76 miles per gallon, while a Lincoln-Zephyr V-12 scored 19.9 miles per gallon. Each car won its respective class.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
08 February 1940
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.73081
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.25 in
Width: 7.938 in
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