Cleveland Automobile Club Hill Climb Trophy, 1907
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Artifact Overview
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. Ford automobiles won three divisional races at the 1907 Cleveland Automobile Club Hill Climb, including this trophy won after a REO runabout was disqualified.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Plaque (Flat object)
Date Made
1907
Subject Date
15 June 1907
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.0.22.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 19.25 in
Width: 16 in
Length: 2.75 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: CLEVELAND AUTOMOBILE CLUB / HILLCLIMB / JUNE 15TH 1907 / EVENT NO. 2 / WON BY / CHARLES MACHADER / WITH A / FORD RUNABOUT / TIME 1 MIN. 49-4 SEC
On wheel emblem: CLEVELAND AUTOMOBILE CLUB / ORGANIZED JAN., 8 1900.
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