The Winners - 1940 Gilmore-Yosemite Economy Run, February 1940

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

08 February 1940

Location

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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The Winners - 1940 Gilmore-Yosemite Economy Run, February 1940