Algonquin Hill Climb, June 8, 1911
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Hill climbing contests combine steep grades, hairpin turns and dangerous drops for some of the most challenging races in motorsport. Early competitions not only tested the driver's skills but showcased the practical performance of the automobile. Cars competed in classes based on engine size or the cost or weight of the vehicle. This photograph shows the vehicles taking part in the 1911 Algonquin Hill Climb.
Hill climbing contests combine steep grades, hairpin turns and dangerous drops for some of the most challenging races in motorsport. Early competitions not only tested the driver's skills but showcased the practical performance of the automobile. Cars competed in classes based on engine size or the cost or weight of the vehicle. This photograph shows the vehicles taking part in the 1911 Algonquin Hill Climb.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
08 June 1911
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.103.P.756.0
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Photographic materials
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Photographic processes
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.00 in
Width: 10.00 in
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