El Paso Herald Tour Trophy Won by C.M. Clark Driving a Lincoln, 1924
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In 1924, a Lincoln driven by C.M. Clark won its class in the El Paso Herald Tour. A field of 16 different makes began in El Paso, Texas, and traveled through New Mexico and Arizona before returning to the host city. The event tested a car's road performance, dependability and fuel economy over the more than 1,800-mile course.
In 1924, a Lincoln driven by C.M. Clark won its class in the El Paso Herald Tour. A field of 16 different makes began in El Paso, Texas, and traveled through New Mexico and Arizona before returning to the host city. The event tested a car's road performance, dependability and fuel economy over the more than 1,800-mile course.
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1924
Subject Date
May 1924
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2004.0.9.25
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Plate (Material)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 19.125 in
Width: 12 in
Inscriptions
Engraved on obverse: CLASS E TROPHY / THE EL PASO HERALD TOUR / AAA SANCTION NO. 1456 / MAY 17-28. 1924 / WON BY LINCOLN / DRIVER CM CLARK / ENTRANT TRI-STATE MOTOR CO. INC / ALAMO MOTOR CO. INC On bottom: DERBY S.P. CO / INTERNATION S.CO. / 19 / 987
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