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- The Thomas Flyer and Team in Valdez, Alaska, New York to Paris Race, 1908 - The American team in the 1908 New York to Paris race shipped their automobile to Alaska after reaching San Francisco. Race planners had thought the cars could cross at the Bering Strait. Soon after landing, the Americans -- the only ones to reach Alaska -- learned that race officials decided that all teams would ship their vehicles to Vladivostok, Russia, and restart the race.
- April 08, 1908
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The Thomas Flyer and Team in Valdez, Alaska, New York to Paris Race, 1908
The American team in the 1908 New York to Paris race shipped their automobile to Alaska after reaching San Francisco. Race planners had thought the cars could cross at the Bering Strait. Soon after landing, the Americans -- the only ones to reach Alaska -- learned that race officials decided that all teams would ship their vehicles to Vladivostok, Russia, and restart the race.
- 1905 Fiat 60 HP 5-Passenger Touring Car, circa 1973 - Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks, and firefighting vehicles over his lifetime. He also assembled an impressive library of books, journals, trade literature, and photographs. This photo shows a 1905 Fiat 60-horsepower touring car owned at the time by Connecticut collector Louis Biondi. The car's original owner was brewing magnate August Anheuser Busch, Sr.
- circa 1973
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1905 Fiat 60 HP 5-Passenger Touring Car, circa 1973
Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks, and firefighting vehicles over his lifetime. He also assembled an impressive library of books, journals, trade literature, and photographs. This photo shows a 1905 Fiat 60-horsepower touring car owned at the time by Connecticut collector Louis Biondi. The car's original owner was brewing magnate August Anheuser Busch, Sr.
- Thomas Flyer on a Railroad Trestle near Goshen, Indiana during the New York to Paris Race, 1908 - In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. The cars and their racing teams had to endure cold, snow, mud, poor roads and other hardships. Drivers found ways around poor road conditions by using established rail lines -- usually with the railway company's approval.
- 1908
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Thomas Flyer on a Railroad Trestle near Goshen, Indiana during the New York to Paris Race, 1908
In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. The cars and their racing teams had to endure cold, snow, mud, poor roads and other hardships. Drivers found ways around poor road conditions by using established rail lines -- usually with the railway company's approval.
- Alexander Winton with Others outside The Winton Motor-Carriage Co., 1896-1899 - Alexander Winton (at the controls) established his Winton Motor Carriage Company in Cleveland in 1897. Winton promoted his technologically advanced vehicles through long-distance reliability tours and oval track races. Winton lost one of his best-known races when he fell to Henry Ford in October 1901. Winton built his last car in 1924 but continued making marine engines until 1930.
- 1896-1899
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Alexander Winton with Others outside The Winton Motor-Carriage Co., 1896-1899
Alexander Winton (at the controls) established his Winton Motor Carriage Company in Cleveland in 1897. Winton promoted his technologically advanced vehicles through long-distance reliability tours and oval track races. Winton lost one of his best-known races when he fell to Henry Ford in October 1901. Winton built his last car in 1924 but continued making marine engines until 1930.
- Claire Trevor Beside a 1932 Duesenberg Phaeton on Set of "Big Town Girl," 1937 - People flocked to see the escapist films of Hollywood's golden age, featuring carefree actors and idyllic landscapes. A luxurious Duesenberg was featured in the 1937 movie <em>Big Town Girl</em>.
- 1937
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Claire Trevor Beside a 1932 Duesenberg Phaeton on Set of "Big Town Girl," 1937
People flocked to see the escapist films of Hollywood's golden age, featuring carefree actors and idyllic landscapes. A luxurious Duesenberg was featured in the 1937 movie Big Town Girl.
- The Thomas Flyer and Team in the Custom House Compound, Kobe, Japan, New York to Paris Race, 1908 - The 1908 New York to Paris race was a 22,000-mile automobile endurance contest. After crossing the continental United States, teams shipped their vehicles to Asia. The Americans, driving a Thomas Flyer, disembarked in Japan in early May. As the Flyer and crew trekked carefully over the narrow Japanese roads, they encountered many inquisitive, courteous and helpful people.
- 1908
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The Thomas Flyer and Team in the Custom House Compound, Kobe, Japan, New York to Paris Race, 1908
The 1908 New York to Paris race was a 22,000-mile automobile endurance contest. After crossing the continental United States, teams shipped their vehicles to Asia. The Americans, driving a Thomas Flyer, disembarked in Japan in early May. As the Flyer and crew trekked carefully over the narrow Japanese roads, they encountered many inquisitive, courteous and helpful people.
- Thomas Flyer aboard Ferry, Kazan, Russia, New York to Paris Race, 1908 - In February 1908, six automobiles began an around-the-world race from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In May, the three remaining teams left Vladivostok, Russia, heading west. Each team would have to navigate around, over or through any lake, river or stream blocking their progress.
- 1908
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Thomas Flyer aboard Ferry, Kazan, Russia, New York to Paris Race, 1908
In February 1908, six automobiles began an around-the-world race from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In May, the three remaining teams left Vladivostok, Russia, heading west. Each team would have to navigate around, over or through any lake, river or stream blocking their progress.
- George Schuster with the Thomas Flyer aboard a Russion Ferry in the New York to Paris Race, 1908 - In February 1908, six automobiles began an around-the-world race from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In May, the three remaining teams left Vladivostok, Russia, heading west. Each team would have to navigate around, over or through any lake, river or stream blocking their progress.
- 1908
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George Schuster with the Thomas Flyer aboard a Russion Ferry in the New York to Paris Race, 1908
In February 1908, six automobiles began an around-the-world race from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In May, the three remaining teams left Vladivostok, Russia, heading west. Each team would have to navigate around, over or through any lake, river or stream blocking their progress.
- De Dion-Bouton Mechanic Alphonse Autran with Camera before the New York to Paris Race, New York City, 1908 - In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. The cars and their racing teams had to endure cold, snow, mud, poor roads and other hardships. The cars started from New York's Times Square on February 12 and attracted a great crowd.
- February 12, 1908
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De Dion-Bouton Mechanic Alphonse Autran with Camera before the New York to Paris Race, New York City, 1908
In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. The cars and their racing teams had to endure cold, snow, mud, poor roads and other hardships. The cars started from New York's Times Square on February 12 and attracted a great crowd.
- Thomas Flyer on Railroad Tracks near Lake Station, Utah, New York to Paris Race, 1908 - In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. By mid-March, the American team in a Thomas Flyer was leading the now four remaining cars. Racing through Utah and Nevada, the Americans would be the first to reach San Francisco.
- 1908
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Thomas Flyer on Railroad Tracks near Lake Station, Utah, New York to Paris Race, 1908
In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. By mid-March, the American team in a Thomas Flyer was leading the now four remaining cars. Racing through Utah and Nevada, the Americans would be the first to reach San Francisco.