"The Vanderbilt Cup: Grant's Own Story," 1911

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Artifact Overview

Harry Grant raced to two consecutive Vanderbilt Cup victories in 1909 and 1910. In this booklet, Grant explains his driving skills and strategies instrumental in these wins. He also praises the quality of his vehicle -- the "Black Beast" -- built by the American Locomotive Company. The company was also the publisher of this promotional tract.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Subject Date

1911

Creator Notes

Written by Harry Grant, published by American Locomotive Company, New York, New York

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.184.36

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.75 in
Width: 5.25 in
Length: 0.125 in

Inscriptions

Printed on front cover: THE / VANDERBILT / CUP / GRANT'S / OWN STORY
"The Vanderbilt Cup: Grant's Own Story," 1911